Account Executive

Position: Account Executive - Salary Uncapped Commission
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! Our Lamar office in Jackson, Mississippi, is now hiring a new Sales Account Executive (salary commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Jackson, MS, and the surrounding areas.

We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale - big or small! Rated 1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably , our Sales Account Executives are the connection between Lamar and the communities we serve. O ur 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 You Tube channel . Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.

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 - $80,000 , 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 phone allowances for work-related expenses What can you expect from us:
Comprehensive ongoing 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 Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premiums, 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…