Account Executive

Job overview

The Account Executive role is onsite in Hope Hull, AL, with a Monday–Friday schedule split between the office and field sales. First-year earning potential is $45,000–$55,000 including commissions, depending on experience and selling ability, with uncapped commission potential. The role supports Lamar Advertising’s outdoor advertising sales and community relationships in Montgomery, AL, and surrounding areas. The account executive develops new business and long-term advertising relationships across an assigned territory. Through prospecting, proposals, presentations, account service, and sales planning, the role works to meet sales objectives and grow Lamar’s local advertising business.

What you'll do

• Meet sales targets and monitor sales data
• prospect and visit businesses and existing or competitor clients in the assigned area
• identify growth opportunities and open new accounts
• use company tools to find prospects and follow up on leads
• prepare proposals, presentations, and research
• present to clients
• participate in sales and industry events
• maintain sales plans and client records
• follow up on production orders and resolve issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account executive

hope hull al

montgomery al territory

lamar advertising

outdoor advertising

sales

uncapped commission

$45k–$55k first-year potential

monday–friday

field sales

paid holidays

auto allowance

cell allowance

u.s. work authorization required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays
• monthly auto and cell allowances
• medical plan options and health savings account
• hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage
• dental and vision insurance
• disability coverage
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• 401(k) company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• employer-paid HSA contributions and wellness rewards.

Why this role

Monday–Friday schedule with paid holidays; combination of office work and field selling. A current valid driver’s license is required; college degree and outdoor advertising sales experience are preferred. Regional travel is part of field sales, and overnight travel is less than 10%.

About the employer

Lamar Advertising Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Services Related to Advertising. Sector: 54.