Sales Account Executive

Account Executive Opportunity

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 Savannah, Georgia is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Savannah, GA 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.

Why Lamar?

Lamar Advertising has been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Check out these videos to learn more about Lamar :

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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 $48,000 - $90,000 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

A six-month 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

Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave

Dental and vision insurance

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

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

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 recruiting@lamar.com.

A day in the life :

On a regular basis, you will :

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%.

Who we are :

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through :

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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