Sales Account Executive

Sales Account Executive job at Lamar Advertising Company in Midland, TX. The role involves meeting and exceeding sales targets, developing long-term advertising relationships, and using professional sales techniques to grow Lamar advertising sales. The position is a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule with paid holidays and a combination of time in-office and selling in the field. First-year earning potential is $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!

Requirements

• Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in person
• Ability 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-organization
• Willingness 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 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

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
• Comprehensive training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School
• Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account
• Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness 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 including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential