Nebraska Staffing
divh2Sales Account Executive/h2pAre you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? If so, wed love to have you join our sales team! Our Lamar office in Omaha, Nebraska is now hiring a new Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Omaha, NE and the surrounding areas. We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale - big or small! Our Sales Account Executives are the connection between Lamar and the communities we serve. Our AEs meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by using professional sales techniques to develop long-term advertising relationships that grow not only Lamar advertising sales, but also our relationships in our communities./ppWhy Lamar? Lamar Advertising has been named as a Best Company to Work For in U.S. News
World Reports annual ranking./ppWhats in it for you?/pulliA Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field/liliFirst-year earning potential of $50,000 - $70,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability/liliNo commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business!/liliMonthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses/li/ulpWhat can you expect from us?/pulliComprehensive 6 week training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School/liliMultiple medical plan options and health savings account/liliHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage/liliDental and vision insurance/liliShort and long-term disability and paid parental leave/lili120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure/lili12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth/liliEmployee Stock purchase plan/lili401(k) plan with company match/liliWellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions/liliOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential/liliAdvancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!/li/ulpWhat were looking for in YOU:/pulliComfort making cold calls over the phone and in-person/liliAbility to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures/liliAlign with our values of inclusivity and effectively communicate with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds/liliMotivation to learn new technology and systems/liliAbility to exhibit effective time management and self-organization/liliWillingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry with the intent of selling its benefits to businesses and customers/liliAbility to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing/liliAbility to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads/liliA knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others/liliAbility to meet a sales quota and utilize general sales techniques/liliIntrinsic self-motivation to overcome challenges and meet goals/liliResilience in response to rejection/li/ulpEducation and experience:/pulliCurrent and Valid Drivers License required/liliCollege Degree preferred/liliPrevious Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred/liliProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/liliCRM experience preferred/li/ulpPlease 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!/ppA day in the life:/pulliMeet and exceed sales targets and monitor personal sales data and reports/liliTarget businesses in the assigned area and visit each established Lamar client as well as competitors clients in a specified time frame/liliExhibit working knowledge of local and national competition/liliCluster accounts to work them efficiently/liliIdentify potential growth areas and open new accounts/liliUse Lamar computer tools to locate prospects
follow up on leads, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research/liliDevelop their presentation skills by utilizing computer tools, and present to clients on a regular basis/liliDevelop new product knowledge and selling skills/liliActively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows/liliPerform 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/li/ulpPhysical demands and work environment:/pulliThe work environment is a combination of an office environment and work in the field making sales calls and servicing existing accounts./liliThe 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./liliNights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%./li/ulpWho we are:/ppFounded 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:/pulliBillboards/liliInterstate logos/liliHandpainted murals/liliTransportation and airports/liliThe largest network of digital billboards in the United States/li/ulpWe 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./ppLamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment./ppSMS and Email Communications: By providing your contact information and submitting this form, you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities, hiring events, and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailing recruiting@lamar.com or replying STOP to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy./ppDisability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why were asking for this information!/p/div
World Reports annual ranking./ppWhats in it for you?/pulliA Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field/liliFirst-year earning potential of $50,000 - $70,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability/liliNo commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business!/liliMonthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses/li/ulpWhat can you expect from us?/pulliComprehensive 6 week training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School/liliMultiple medical plan options and health savings account/liliHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage/liliDental and vision insurance/liliShort and long-term disability and paid parental leave/lili120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure/lili12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth/liliEmployee Stock purchase plan/lili401(k) plan with company match/liliWellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions/liliOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential/liliAdvancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!/li/ulpWhat were looking for in YOU:/pulliComfort making cold calls over the phone and in-person/liliAbility to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures/liliAlign with our values of inclusivity and effectively communicate with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds/liliMotivation to learn new technology and systems/liliAbility to exhibit effective time management and self-organization/liliWillingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry with the intent of selling its benefits to businesses and customers/liliAbility to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing/liliAbility to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads/liliA knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others/liliAbility to meet a sales quota and utilize general sales techniques/liliIntrinsic self-motivation to overcome challenges and meet goals/liliResilience in response to rejection/li/ulpEducation and experience:/pulliCurrent and Valid Drivers License required/liliCollege Degree preferred/liliPrevious Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred/liliProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/liliCRM experience preferred/li/ulpPlease 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!/ppA day in the life:/pulliMeet and exceed sales targets and monitor personal sales data and reports/liliTarget businesses in the assigned area and visit each established Lamar client as well as competitors clients in a specified time frame/liliExhibit working knowledge of local and national competition/liliCluster accounts to work them efficiently/liliIdentify potential growth areas and open new accounts/liliUse Lamar computer tools to locate prospects
follow up on leads, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research/liliDevelop their presentation skills by utilizing computer tools, and present to clients on a regular basis/liliDevelop new product knowledge and selling skills/liliActively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows/liliPerform 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/li/ulpPhysical demands and work environment:/pulliThe work environment is a combination of an office environment and work in the field making sales calls and servicing existing accounts./liliThe 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./liliNights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%./li/ulpWho we are:/ppFounded 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:/pulliBillboards/liliInterstate logos/liliHandpainted murals/liliTransportation and airports/liliThe largest network of digital billboards in the United States/li/ulpWe 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./ppLamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment./ppSMS and Email Communications: By providing your contact information and submitting this form, you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities, hiring events, and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailing recruiting@lamar.com or replying STOP to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy./ppDisability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why were asking for this information!/p/div