Overview
Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? Our Lamar office in Asheville, North Carolina, is hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Asheville, NC, and the surrounding areas. We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale.
Rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably, 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 Lamar advertising sales and our relationships in our communities.
What’s in it for you?
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 $55,000-$75,000, 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 6-month training program with opportunities to participate in Lamar Sales School
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
Dental and vision insurance
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premiums, holidays, and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Advancement opportunities, with a goal to promote all Sales Managers from within
What we’re looking for in YOU
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 from diverse 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 and sell its benefits
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
Education and experience
Current and valid driver’s license required
College degree preferred
Previous outdoor advertising sales experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
CRM experience preferred
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 Lamar clients as well as competitor clients within a set timeframe
Demonstrate 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, and prepare proposals and presentations
Develop presentation skills and present to clients regularly
Develop product knowledge and selling skills
Participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows
Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining sales plans, following up on client production orders, and keeping records up to date
Physical demands and work environment
Combination of office work and field sales calls
Light lifting; reading with color distinction and depth perception; sitting less than 50% of the time; standing and walking
Less than 10% travel to spend nights away from home
Who we are Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with displays across the United States and Canada. 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 strive for honesty and integrity in our business. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices and are actively working to reduce our environmental impact.
Lamar 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably, 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 Lamar advertising sales and our relationships in our communities.
What’s in it for you?
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 $55,000-$75,000, 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 6-month training program with opportunities to participate in Lamar Sales School
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
Dental and vision insurance
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premiums, holidays, and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Advancement opportunities, with a goal to promote all Sales Managers from within
What we’re looking for in YOU
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 from diverse 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 and sell its benefits
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
Education and experience
Current and valid driver’s license required
College degree preferred
Previous outdoor advertising sales experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
CRM experience preferred
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 Lamar clients as well as competitor clients within a set timeframe
Demonstrate 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, and prepare proposals and presentations
Develop presentation skills and present to clients regularly
Develop product knowledge and selling skills
Participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows
Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining sales plans, following up on client production orders, and keeping records up to date
Physical demands and work environment
Combination of office work and field sales calls
Light lifting; reading with color distinction and depth perception; sitting less than 50% of the time; standing and walking
Less than 10% travel to spend nights away from home
Who we are Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with displays across the United States and Canada. 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 strive for honesty and integrity in our business. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices and are actively working to reduce our environmental impact.
Lamar 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Note: This refined description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications while removing extraneous formatting and broken anchors. It uses only allowed HTML tags and presents information in clearly labeled sections to improve readability and compliance.
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