Sales Account Executive

Description Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? If so, we'd love to have you join our sales team! Our Lamar office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Lake Charles, LA, 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! Rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably , our Sales Account Executives are the connection between Lamar and the communities we serve. Our AE's 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. Why Lamar? 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 not only Lamar advertising sales, but also our relationships in our communities. Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work , with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel ( Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page ( Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. ( What's in it for you? A Monday-Friday schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field First-year earning potential of $45,000 - $65,000 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 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 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 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 Ability to exhibit 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 Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloadsA 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 A 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 assign #J-18808-Ljbffr