Sales Account Executive

Our Lamar office in Jackson, Mississippi is hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in the local area. What’s In It For You A Monday‑Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule with paid holidays and a mix of in‑office and field work. First‑year earning potential of $60,000 – $80,000, including commissions, dependent on experience and sales ability. No commission cap; unlimited earning potential as you grow your book of business. Monthly auto and phone allowances for work‑related expenses. What Can You Expect From Us Comprehensive ongoing training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate‑hosted Lamar Sales School. Multiple 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 leave. 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, 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‑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. 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. Professional communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads. A knack for making connections and gaining 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. A Day In The Life 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 competitors’ clients in a specified timeframe. 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 and follow up on leads, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research. Develop presentation skills using 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%. Equal Employment Opportunity Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr