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Lamar Advertising

Sales Account Executive

Lamar Advertising, Urbandale, Iowa, United States, 50322

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LAMAR ADV OF DES MOINES Lamar Outdoor of Des Moines 4131 109TH STREET URBANDA, IA 50332, USA

Overview Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? We’re hiring a Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to join our Des Moines, Iowa office and help bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Urbandale, IA 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. Our AEs meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by using professional sales techniques to develop long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales and our community relationships.

Why Lamar?

Lamar Advertising has been named a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

A Monday–Friday schedule with paid holidays, combining time in-office and in the field

First-year earning potential of

$60,000-$75,000

including commissions (dependent on experience and selling ability)

A commission-based pay structure with an annual base salary of

$26,050

No commission cap; unlimited earning potential as you grow your book of business

Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses

What can you expect from us?

Comprehensive six-week training program with opportunities to participate in 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

Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs

Advancement opportunities; goal 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

Commitment to inclusivity and effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Motivation to learn new technology and systems

Strong time management and self-organization

Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry

Professional written and verbal communication

Ability to perform under fluctuating workloads

Strong relationship-building and trust-gaining skills

Ability to meet a sales quota using 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 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.

Disability accommodation:

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com

A day in the life On a regular basis, you will:

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 competitor clients within a specified time frame

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 and presentations

Develop presentation skills and deliver to clients regularly

Develop product knowledge and selling skills

Participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows

Perform administrative duties: maintain sales plans, follow up on client production orders, and keep records of clients and sales activity

Physical demands and work environment

Combination of office work and field sales calls

Light lifting; reading with color distinction and depth perception; sit

Nights away from home traveling less than 10%

Who we are

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada. We provide ad space through hand-painted murals, transportation and airports, and the largest network of digital billboards in the United States. We strive to operate with honesty and integrity and have a family-like culture at each office.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2026.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and other protected characteristics.

Please note:

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.

Equal opportunity and communications:

Lamar may contact you via email or text regarding job opportunities. You may opt out at any time by emailing recruiting@lamar.com or replying STOP to texts. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity statements:

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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