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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 Collinsville, Illinois, is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in St. Charles, MO, and the surrounding areas.

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 (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel) .

+ Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\_IE5998.11,28.htm)

+ Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144)

What's in it for you?

+ A Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field

+ First-year earning potential of $60,000 - $75,000+, 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 6-week 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

+ 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:

+ 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, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research

+ Develop their presentation skills by utilizing computer tools, and present to clients on a regular basis

+ 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 a month 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:

+ 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%.

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