Sales Account Executive

Role Overview

The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets in the assigned area, developing long-term advertising relationships with clients, and utilizing professional sales techniques to grow Lamar advertising sales.

What You Will Do

The Sales Account Executive will target businesses in the assigned area, visit established Lamar clients and competitor’s clients, and use Lamar computer tools to locate prospects and follow up on leads.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others, be able to exhibit effective time management and self-organization, and have 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 exhibit effective time management and self-organization
• 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
• First-year earning potential of $45,000- $60,000 including commissions
• No commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business!
• Comprehensive 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
• 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