Outdoor Advertising Account Executive | Growth & Mentorship

Adams Outdoor; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA) is seeking Account Executives to support its sales team in Champaign, IL. Successful candidates will be driven, self-motivated, and able to collaborate with colleagues and a wide range of prospective clients in a fast-paced environment.

Initial compensation is a fixed salary with future opportunities to earn commissions; AEs will participate in onboarding and gain exposure to leadership while growing their sales skills in the Champaign market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent experience.
• One to three years direct media or relevant sales experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computer software and technology.
• Good working knowledge of marketing research.
• Must be willing and able to travel, if required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Approach existing and new advertiser clients
• Structure advertising packages / products across AOA's product portfolio to meet advertiser needs
• Handle internal responsibilities including contracting, scheduling and collections tracking
• Communicate with internal leadership regarding sales projections and tracking
• Collaborate with Account Executive colleagues to create and to promote positive working environment
• Liaise with Account Executives in other Adams Outdoor Advertising markets to identify potential opportunitiesand to cross-pollinate sales

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing

Job description

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA) is seeking Account Executives to support its sales team in Champaign, IL. Successful candidates will be driven, self-motivated, and able to collaborate with colleagues and a wide range of prospective clients in a fast-paced environment.

Initial compensation is a fixed salary with future opportunities to earn commissions; AEs will participate in onboarding and gain exposure to leadership while growing their sales skills in the Champaign market.