Advertising Account Executive

Advertising Managers manage the advertising activities within organisations.

Employment Pathway

Extensive experience or a formal qualification in a related field (like advertising, marketing or communication and media studies) is needed to work as an Advertising Manager. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do