Account Executive, Outdoor Advertising

Job overview

The Account Executive, Outdoor Advertising role is based in Hattiesburg, MS, with a Monday–Friday schedule combining office work and field sales. First-year earning potential is $50,000–$75,000, including commissions. Lamar Advertising helps local businesses and national brands reach audiences through outdoor advertising displays. The account executive develops advertising relationships and grows sales in an assigned territory. The role identifies prospects, presents advertising proposals, manages client accounts, and tracks sales activity to meet sales objectives.

What you'll do

• Meet sales targets and monitor sales reports
• prospect and visit businesses and existing clients in the assigned territory
• identify growth opportunities and open accounts
• prepare proposals, presentations, and research
• present to clients
• participate in sales meetings, seminars, and trade shows
• maintain sales plans and client records
• follow up on production orders and resolve issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account executive

outdoor advertising

lamar advertising

hattiesburg ms

advertising sales

territory sales

client relationships

commission

$50k–$75k first-year potential

monday–friday

field sales

sales training

auto allowance

cell allowance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plan options, health savings account, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, PTO, paid holidays, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, employer HSA contributions, and work-related auto and cell allowances.

Why this role

First-year earning potential includes commissions, with no commission cap; monthly auto and cell allowances; comprehensive training and sales-school opportunities.

About the employer

Lamar Advertising Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising. Sector: 54.