Sales Account Executive

Role Overview

Join our sales team in Knoxville, Tennessee, and help bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in the area. As a Sales Account Executive, you’ll meet and exceed sales objectives by developing long-term advertising relationships with businesses and communities.

What You Will Do

Meet and exceed sales targets, target businesses in the assigned area, and visit established Lamar clients and competitors’ clients. You’ll also use Lamar computer tools to locate prospects, follow up on leads, and prepare proposals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you’re motivated to learn new technology and systems, have a knack for making connections, and can communicate professionally, this role might be a good fit. You’ll also have opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Requirements

• Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in-person
• Ability to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures
• Ability to align with our values of inclusivity and communicate with people of various backgrounds
• Motivation to learn new technology and systems
• Ability to exhibit effective time management and self-organization
• Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads
• A knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others
• Ability to meet a sales quota and utilize general sales techniques
• Intrinsic self-motivation to overcome challenges and meet goals
• Resilience in response to rejection

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
• Comprehensive 2-month training program
• Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program