Sales Account Executive

Role Overview

Meet and exceed sales objectives in the assigned territory by promoting and selling outdoor advertising to qualified advertisers. An Account Executive is expected to use professional sales techniques and develop long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales.

What You Will Do

Meet and exceed sales targets, target businesses in the assigned area, and use Lamar computer tools to locate prospects and follow up on leads.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others, ability to meet a sales quota, and intrinsic self-motivation to overcome challenges and meet goals.

Requirements

• Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in-person
• Ability to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads
• 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
• Current and Valid Driver’s License required
• College Degree preferred
• Previous Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM experience preferred

Benefits

• Monday-Friday schedule with paid holidays
• First-year earning potential of $45,000 – $85,000 including commissions
• No commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business!
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
• Comprehensive training program
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• 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