Sales Account Executive

Overview

Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? Our Lamar office in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to help bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Tuscaloosa, AL, and the surrounding areas. We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work
, with 86% of employees in agreement. We have been named a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. Our Sales Account Executives are the connection between Lamar and the communities we serve, meeting and exceeding sales objectives in the assigned territory by developing long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales and community ties.

• 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 $50,000 - $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 phone allowances for work-related expenses

• A 6-week Comprehensive training program with opportunities to participate in 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, with a goal to promote from within

• 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 from diverse backgrounds
• Motivation to learn new technology and systems
• Strong time management and self-organization
• Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry and sell its benefits to businesses
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to perform under fluctuating workloads
• A knack for making connections and gaining trust
• Ability to meet a sales quota using 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

• Upon submitting your application, you may 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.
• Accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested by emailing
• Lamar is an EEO/AA employer. We do not sponsor work visas. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered.