Lamar Usa Kelly Springs, AL , Houston County, AL
Posted 2 days ago
Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? If so, we'd love to have you join our sales team We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale - big or small.
Our Lamar office in Montgomery, Alabama is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Wiregrass, AL and the surrounding areas.The purpose of the Sales Account Executive is to meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by promoting and selling outdoor advertising to qualified advertisers. An Account Executive (AE) is expected to use professional sales techniques and develop long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales.The ideal candidate must be willing to travel once a week to the office in Montgomery, Alabama for weekly staff and sales meetings.Why Lamar? Lamar Advertising has been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S.
News & World Report's annual ranking. Check out these videos to learn more about Lamar:About UsOur RelationshipsGiving Back ProgramWhat's in it for you?A Monday-Friday 8:00 am
First-year earning potential of $45,000 - $55,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability
No commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business
Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
What can you expect from us?Comprehensive training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales SchoolMultiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and JuneteenthEmployee Stock purchase plan401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within
What we're looking for in YOU:Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in-personAbility to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures
Align with our values of inclusivity and effectively communicate with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Motivation to learn new technology and systems
Ability to exhibit effective time management and self-organizationWillingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry with the intent of selling its benefits to businesses and customers
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloadsA 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
Education and experience:Current and Valid Driver's License required
College Degree preferred
Previous Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteCRM experience preferred
Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment.
This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruitinglamar.comA day in the life:On a regular basis, you will:Meet and exceed sales targets and monitor personal sales data and reports
Target businesses in the assigned area and visit each established Lamar client as well as competitor's clients in a specified time frame
Exhibit working knowledge of local and national competition
Cluster accounts to work them efficiently Identify potential growth areas and open new accounts
Use Lamar computer tools to locate prospects & follow up on leads, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research
Develop their presentation skills by utilizing computer tools, and present to clients on a regular basis
Develop new product knowledge and selling skills
Actively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows
Perform administrative duties, such as:Maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly sales plans a month in advance
Follow up on all client production orders and problem-solve any issues that may arise
Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of clients and sales activity
Physical demands and work environment:The work environment is a combination of an office environment and work in the field making sales calls and servicing existing accounts.The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking.Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.Who we are:Founded in 1902, 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, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.We provide ad space through:BillboardsInterstate logos
Handpainted murals
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United StatesWe 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.We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristicSMS Consent:
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