Account Executive — Outdoor Advertising

Job overview

The Account Executive — Outdoor Advertising role combines office work and field sales in Des Moines, IA, and the surrounding areas. First-year earning potential is $65,000–$100,000, including commissions. Lamar Advertising’s sales team develops advertising relationships that connect brands with local communities. The account executive develops and services a territory, meeting sales objectives by prospecting, presenting outdoor advertising options, and building long-term client relationships. The role supports Lamar’s advertising business through new account growth, account service, and organized sales follow-up.

What you'll do

• Meet sales targets and monitor sales data
• prospect and visit businesses and existing clients
• identify growth areas and open accounts
• prepare proposals and presentations
• present to clients
• participate in sales and regional 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

des moines ia

lamar advertising

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

office and field sales

$65,000–$100,000 first-year earning potential

commission

billboards

client relationships

travel under 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays, monthly auto and cell allowances, medical plan options, hospital, critical illness and accident coverage, disability insurance, paid parental leave, dental and vision insurance, 120 hours of PTO, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, and employer-paid HSA contributions.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; combination of office and field work. First-year earning potential includes commissions; commission cap is not stated. Nights away from home for travel are less than 10%.

About the employer

Lamar Advertising Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Representatives. Sector: 54.