Lamar Advertising Hiring for Advertising Sales Representative at Bridgeport, West Virginia Full Time

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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 Bridgeport, West Virginia, is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Bridgeport, WV, and the surrounding areas.
Join our team to be a part of a company culture that not only prioritizes work-life balance but also recognizes and celebrates hard work, success, and high performers. With a strong community involvement, we are a well-known household name and have a reputation for making a positive impact in people’s lives.
As a Sales Account Executive, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships and work closely with clients in the Monongalia, Marion, and Preston Counties markets. This exciting opportunity will enable you to deliver exceptional service, build lasting relationships, and truly make a positive impact on the local community you serve more about Lamar. The selected candidate will report to the office in Bridgeport, WV 1-2x weekly for sales and staff meetings.
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.
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What’s in it for you?
A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
A Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm hybrid work schedule with paid holidays
First-year earning potential of $48,000 / year, dependent on experience and selling ability
No commissions 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
Dental and vision insurance
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan with company contributions for participation
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… For full info follow application link.

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