Sales Account Executive – Reading, PA
Pomona College, Claremont, CA, United States
and the job listing Expires on April 19, 2026
Lamar office in Reading, Pennsylvania is hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Reading, PA and surrounding areas.
Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work with 86% employee satisfaction, rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably. We provide professional sales training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.
Schedule & Compensation
Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm (Work from home on Friday) with paid holidays and a combination of time in office and field selling
First-year earning potential $35,640 – $90,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability
No commission cap – earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business.
Monthly auto and cell allowances for work‑related expenses
Benefits
Comprehensive 4-week training program
Medical plan options and health savings plan
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident 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 premium holidays and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
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
Alignment with our values of inclusivity and effective communication with diverse audiences
Motivation to learn new technology and systems
Effective time management and self‑organization
Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads
Strong networking and trust‑building skills
Ability to meet a sales quota and use general sales techniques
Intrinsic self‑motivation and resilience in response to rejection
Education and Experience
Current and valid driver’s license
College degree preferred
Previous outdoor advertising sales experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
CRM experience preferred
Responsibilities
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, prepare proposals, written presentations, and research
Develop presentation skills and present to clients regularly
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 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
Combination of office and field work, making sales calls and servicing existing accounts
Light lifting, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking
Nights spent away from home EEO Statement 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.
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Lamar office in Reading, Pennsylvania is hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Reading, PA and surrounding areas.
Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work with 86% employee satisfaction, rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably. We provide professional sales training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.
Schedule & Compensation
Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm (Work from home on Friday) with paid holidays and a combination of time in office and field selling
First-year earning potential $35,640 – $90,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability
No commission cap – earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business.
Monthly auto and cell allowances for work‑related expenses
Benefits
Comprehensive 4-week training program
Medical plan options and health savings plan
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident 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 premium holidays and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
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
Alignment with our values of inclusivity and effective communication with diverse audiences
Motivation to learn new technology and systems
Effective time management and self‑organization
Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads
Strong networking and trust‑building skills
Ability to meet a sales quota and use general sales techniques
Intrinsic self‑motivation and resilience in response to rejection
Education and Experience
Current and valid driver’s license
College degree preferred
Previous outdoor advertising sales experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
CRM experience preferred
Responsibilities
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, prepare proposals, written presentations, and research
Develop presentation skills and present to clients regularly
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 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
Combination of office and field work, making sales calls and servicing existing accounts
Light lifting, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking
Nights spent away from home EEO Statement 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.
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