What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lamar Sales Account Executive Position position at Lamar Advertising Company?
Introduction
Lamar Advertising Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced sales professional to join our team as an Account Executive. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for promoting and selling outdoor advertising services to qualified advertisers in the East Providence, RI area.
About the Role
- Meet and exceed sales targets by promoting and selling outdoor advertising services to qualified advertisers.
- Target businesses in the assigned area and visit established Lamar clients and competitor's clients on a regular basis.
- Exhibit working knowledge of local and national competition and develop new product knowledge and selling skills.
- Actively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
Key Qualifications
- Current and Valid Drivers License required.
- College Degree preferred.
- Previous Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- CRM experience preferred.
Benefits and Perks
- A Monday-Friday 8a - 5p schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field.
- First-year earning potential of $50,000 - $100,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability.
- Flexible commission cap, so earning potential can grow as you grow your book of business.
- Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses.
About Us
Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, we are dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through billboards, interstate logos, hand-painted murals, transportation and airports, and the largest network of digital billboards in the United States.
We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.
