Account Manager

Description
Would you like to help businesses stand out on the road? If so, our Interstate Logos office in Baton Rouge, LA is now hiring a new salary + commission Account Manager to help us enhance the Interstate Logo Program in the state of Louisiana! We need someone who truly appreciates the connection between marketing and sales, and someone with an eye for catching people’s attention. The purpose of the Account Manager is to meet and exceed sales and renewal objectives in the assigned territory by promoting and selling B2B interstate logo signs and/or TODS.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed sales targets by targeting and regularly calling on by phone and face to face every eligible business within the assigned territory/account list.

Assist with customer annual renewals including making calls by phone and face to face to obtain renewal participation agreements and secure payments.

Assist participants with the design of their business logo or TODS, drawing on experience to assist in developing a design that is legible and utilizes colors that have proven the most effective for visibility.

Visit, inspect and verify compliance of each participant in the assigned territory annually.

Become proficient in the use of available computer tools and asset management system (database).

Continually develop product knowledge and acquire better sales and customer service skills.

Assist in monitoring participant payments and collections.

Promptly respond to and provide resolution for any questions or concerns by Program participants.

Plan each day, week, and month in advance; plan sales calls.

Maintain organized, up-to-date records of eligible businesses and sales activity.

Ensure your automobile has a neat and professional appearance and maintain the appearance of a professional salesperson.

Work a minimum of 40 hours, five days a week; travel overnight when necessary; cluster fieldwork geographically, manage your time effectively.

Analyze and monitor personal sales data and reports; maintain participant files; submit daily planners/call reports, sales plans, and sales forecasts on a timely basis.

Follow up on all participant production orders, ensure timely sign installations; communicate with participants to resolve any customer issues or concerns in real-time; check signs, participant eligibility, etc. on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to explain information to others.

Ability to make oral presentations to provide information or explain policies and procedures.

Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Ability to explain the signing opportunity to potential participants from installation and product standpoints.

Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence.

Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads.

Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Ability to meet a sales quota.

Working knowledge of general sales techniques.

Ability to cold call businesses.

Ability to be intrinsically motivated to succeed and withstand rejection.

Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Valid Driver’s License is required.

College degree preferred.

Previous sales experience preferred.

Benefits

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm work schedule.

First year earning potential of $45,000 / year, including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability.

120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.

12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.

A comprehensive 30-day training program.

Career advancement opportunities.

Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential.

Multiple medical plan options and health savings account.

Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.

Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

401k plan with company match.

Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program.

A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Primary work environment is an office and car.

Physical demands include light lifting (20 to 30 pounds), pushing, reaching, seeing (with focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, peripheral vision, and depth perception), some sitting, standing, stooping, walking, talking, and turning.

Nights spent traveling are 25 to 50%.

EEO Statement
Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

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