Advertising / Promotions Managers

An Advertising or Promotions Manager plans and directs advertising programs aimed at creating extra interest in a product or service. Coordinates marketing team of sales and design staff, tracks data on media outlets and sales, and directs promotional events.

About this Career

Average Salary

£33,722

New workers start at around £22,696. Normal pay is £33,722 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £59,161

Annual Openings

43

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Arranges conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
  • Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
  • Reviews and revises campaign in light of sales figures, surveys, etc..
  • Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way, including planning which media to use, such as print, television, radio or online advertising.
  • Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed, defines target group and assesses the suitability of various media.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 63%
Writing 61%
Active Listening 61%
Speaking 57%
Critical Thinking 56%
Active Learning 56%
Learning Strategies 55%
Reading Comprehension 53%
Mathematics 46%
Science 3%

Related courses