Sales Account Executive

Overview

Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) – Bloomington, IL 61701, full‑time.

Join Lamar’s sales team delivering innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to brands in Peoria/Bloomington and surrounding areas.

• Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule with paid holidays, a mix of office and field work.
• First‑year earning potential of $70,000 – $85,000, including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability.
• No commission cap: earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business.
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work‑related expenses.
• Comprehensive 6‑week training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate‑hosted Lamar Sales School.
• Multiple medical plan options and a 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.
• 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: our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within.

• 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 competitors’ clients within a specified timeframe.
• 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 and follow up on leads, and prepare proposals, written presentations, and research.
• Develop 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, including:
  • Maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly sales plans a month in advance.
  • Following up on all client production orders and problem‑solving any issues that may arise.
  • Maintaining organized and up‑to‑date records of clients and sales activity.

• 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.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.
• College degree preferred.
• Previous outdoor advertising sales experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• CRM experience preferred.

• The work environment is a combination of an office setting and field work, making sales calls and servicing existing accounts.
• Physical demands 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% of the schedule.

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.

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Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.