18 tasks, each one witnessed by the sources that watched the job — and behind every one, a prompt you can use tonight.
You start by checking email and calendar in Microsoft Outlook, then review sales numbers in Excel. Mornings often mean calling or visiting farmers and agribusiness clients, showing product samples, and walking through pricing or contract details.
Afternoons are for preparing proposals in PowerPoint or Canva, sending proofs for approval, and updating customer records in Excel or Access. You’ll follow up with prospects, analyze competitor moves, and write short copy for ads or bids.
Expect daily use of Microsoft Excel for sales tracking and Microsoft Outlook for client emails and scheduling. PowerPoint and Canva are used to build client presentations and ad mockups.
For print layouts or higher-quality ads you’ll use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Google Analytics and Facebook are used when you discuss digital ad performance; Microsoft Access may store larger customer datasets.
You sell ad space and media time, recommend ad sizes and formats, and produce proofs for client approval. That means designing mockups in Canva or InDesign and sending proofs by email.
You’ll also advise clients on where to place ads (print, digital, Facebook) and follow up on after-sales to report results using Google Analytics or sales stats in Excel.
AI can help write ad copy drafts, suggest presentation layouts, or summarize sales stats, but always check accuracy. Never let AI create technical product claims about fertilizer rates or safety—those must come from your company datasheets.
Keep client personal data out of public AI models. Use AI inside approved tools or run it on company systems, then edit outputs for tone and regulatory correctness before sending to clients.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the occupation has about 91,700 employed workers with a median annual wage of $64,820. The lowest tenth earns about $35,240 and the top tenth about $146,010 per year.
Actual pay depends on region, commission structure, and employer. Use the BLS numbers as a national reference point when negotiating.
Employers look for sales experience and comfort with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Short courses in sales techniques and digital ads (Facebook, Google Analytics) help. Practice making sample presentations in Canva or PowerPoint and simple layouts in InDesign.
On the job you’ll learn product specs, bidding processes, and company CRM or Access databases. Ask to shadow experienced reps on calls and during commercial taping or sample presentations.
People think it’s just selling, but account management matters more than cold calling. Keeping client accounts updated, following up after sales, and producing accurate sales reports are daily tasks.
You need attention to detail for proofs and bids (using InDesign, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to turn sales statistics into clear recommendations for clients.