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! We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale - big or small. Our Lamar office in Columbus, Ohio is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Columbus, OH and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Sales Account Executive is to meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by promoting and selling outdoor advertising to qualified advertisers. An Account Executive (AE) is expected to use professional sales techniques and develop long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales. Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos: About Us Our Relationships Giving Back Program What's in it for you? A Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field A commission-based pay structure with an annual base salary of $21,200 with a 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, 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 to maximize your career potential 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 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 Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.