Sales Account Executive

Lamar Advertising Company; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive 3-month training

Medical plan options

PTO 120 hours

12 paid company holidays

401(k) plan with company match

HSA contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program rewards

Job summary

Lamar Advertising Company in Cheyenne, WY seeks a Sales Account Executive to drive outdoor advertising campaigns for local brands. This on-site role offers a base plus commission and a first-year earning potential around $50,000, with uncapped growth as you build your book of business.

You'll participate in comprehensive training, enjoy multiple medical plan options, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to cold call businesses over the phone and in person.
• Ability to make oral presentations and explain policies.
• Experience communicating with diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office on Surface Pros.
• CRM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets and monitor personal sales data.
• Target businesses in the assigned area and visit Lamar clients.
• Develop knowledge of local and national competition.
• Use Lamar tools to locate prospects and prepare proposals.
• Maintain records of clients and sales activity.

Skills

Cold calling

Presentations

Building relationships

Proven sales skills

Microsoft Office

Tech adaptability

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

College degree preferred

CRM experience preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

LAMAR ADV OF WYOMING
Cheyenne, WY 82007, USA

• On-site


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: SALES006922

Description

Are you in search of a workplace that thrives on community connections through advertising? If so, we’d love to have you join our sales team! Our Lamar office in Cheyenne, Wyoming is now hiring a new Sales Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Cheyenne, WY 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. O ur AE's meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by using professional sales techniques to develop long-term advertising relationships that grow not only Lamar advertising sales , but also our relationships in our communities.

Why Lamar?

Rated #1 Sales team for 2025 on Comparably, our Sales Account Executives are the connection between Lamar and the communities we serve. O ur AEsmeet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by using professional sales techniquestodevelop long-term advertising relationships that grownot onlyLamar advertising sales, but also our relationships in our communities.

Lamar is a certifiedGreat Place to Work, with88%of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

• A Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time in-office and selling in the field


• A first-year earning potential of $50,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability


• No commissions cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business!


• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses

What can you expect from us?

• Comprehensive 3-month training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School


• Multiple medical plan options


• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage


• Short and long-term disability with paid parental leave


• Dental and vision insurance


• 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


• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program


• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback


• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential


• Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!

What we’re looking for in YOU:

• Ability to cold call businesses both over the phone and in person


• Ability to make oral presentations to provide information or explain policies and procedures


• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds


• Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office Suite on Surface Pros


• Ability to adapt to new technology


• Ability to explain the outdoor advertising business to customers and account executives from installation and product standpoints


• Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence


• Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads


• Skill in selling or promoting outdoor advertisements


• Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships


• Ability to meet a sales quota


• Working knowledge of general sales techniques


• Ability to be intrinsically motivated to succeed and withstand rejection


• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction

Education and experience:

• Education and Experience Requirements


• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Current and Valid Driver’s License


• College Degree preferred


• CRM experience preferred

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 competitors' clients in 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 & follow up on leads, as well as prepare proposals, written presentations, and research


• Develop their presentation skills by utilizing computer tools, and present to clients on a regular basis


• Develop new product knowledge and selling skills


• Actively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, seminars, and trade shows


• Perform administrative duties, such as:
  
  
  
  • Maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly sales plans a month in advance
  
  
  • Follow up on all client production orders and problem-solve any issues that may arise
  
  
  • Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of clients and sales activity
  
  
  
  

Physical demands and work environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is a combination of an office environment and work in the field, making sales calls and servicing existing accounts.


• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking.


• Nights spent away from home traveling are 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 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Handpainted murals


• Transportation and airports


• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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 for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.