Sales Account Executive

Join our sales team in Bakersfield, California as a Sales Account Executive. You will be responsible for developing long-term advertising relationships and meeting sales objectives in your assigned territory. Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work and offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive training, medical plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in person
• Ability to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive 6-8 week training program
• Multiple medical plan options and a 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
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs
• Advancement opportunities