SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Description Account Executive

Lamar Advertising Company, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: LAMR), is one of the largest and most experienced owners and operators of outdoor advertising structures in the United States and Canada. Lamar’s business strategy is to be the premier provider of outdoor advertising in each of its markets. From concept to completion, Lamar provides the choices and the support that allow advertisers to deliver their messages with maximum impact.

Lamar Advertising is seeking a successful Sales professional to join their growing team in the Sherman/Denison office.

Lamar offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, as well as a positive, professional work environment.

Lamar Advertising, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has operated under the Lamar name since 1902. The company’s three business segments, Billboard Advertising, Logo Signs and Transit Advertising, serve customers in Canada and 46 states in the U.S., generating revenue of approximately $1 billion. Learn more about Lamar at www.lamar.com

Requirements

 

• Candidate must have experience prospecting and closing new business.
• Candidate must also possess great computer skills .
• A documentable history of past success is a huge plus.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

 

JOB CRITERIA - to develop and expand client base and business

JOB DUTIES- making cold calls and servicing existing accounts

Candidate will be prospecting new clients be it "knocking on doors", webhunting, cold-calling to set appointments.  Candidate must be computer literate and willing to get involved in the community for networking opportunities.

Travel - Local

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Keywords: sales, selling, account executive, advertising, marketing, prospecting, cold calls.