Account Executive - Advertising jobs in Morgantown, WV

Account Executive - Advertising maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts. Targets potential advertising clients and develops relationships in order to acquire new advertising accounts. Being an Account Executive - Advertising may be responsible for selling ad programs in digital formats including banners/buttons, rich media, and interactive ad products. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Account Executive - Advertising typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Account Executive - Advertising gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Account Executive - Advertising typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sales Account Executive
  • Lamar Advertising Company
  • Weston, WV FULL_TIME
  • Are you excited about getting out of the office and working within your community to help local businesses and organizations grow? If so, we’d love to have you join our sales team! Our Lamar office in Bridgeport, West Virginia, is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary uncapped commission) to help our customers in Randolph, Upshur, Lewis, and Barbour Counties bring their outdoor advertising campaigns to life.

    The purpose of the Sales Account Executive is to meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned territory by promoting and selling outdoor advertising to qualified advertisers. An Account Executive (AE) is expected to use professional sales techniques and develop long-term advertising relationships that grow Lamar advertising sales.

    Join our team to be a part of a company culture that not only prioritizes work-life balance but also recognizes and celebrates hard work, success, and high performers. With a strong community involvement, we are a well-known household name and have a reputation for making a positive impact in people's lives.

    This position does not require you to report to the office daily, however, you are required to perform fieldwork in your assigned area daily. This is not a work-from-home position.

    Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:

    • About Us
    • Our Relationships
    • Giving Back Program

    What’s in it for you?

    • A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
    • A Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm hybrid work schedule with paid holidays 
    • First-year earning potential of $45,000 - $60,000 / year, 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?

    • A three to four-week comprehensive training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School
    • Multiple medical plan options
    • Dental and vision insurance
    • 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
    • 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
    • Paid parental leave
    • 401(k) plan with company contributions for participation
    • Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
    • 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:

    • Comfort making cold calls over the phone and in-person
    • Ability to make oral presentations and clearly articulate policies and procedures
    • Align with our values of inclusivity and effectively communicate with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
    • Motivation to learn new technology and systems
    • Ability to exhibit effective time management and self-organization
    • Willingness to immerse yourself in the outdoor advertising industry with the intent of selling its benefits to businesses and customers
    • Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
    • Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads
    • A knack for making connections and gaining the trust of others
    • Ability to meet a sales quota and utilize general sales techniques
    • Intrinsic self-motivation to overcome challenges and meet goals
    • Resilience in response to rejection

    Education and experience:

    • Current and Valid Driver’s License required
    • College Degree preferred
    • Previous Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • CRM experience preferred
    Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 
     
    Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

    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 competitor's 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 work environment 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 351,000 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:

    • Billboards
    • Interstate logos
    • 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. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

     

    Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

    Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

    California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar.  By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar.  Lamar will not sell this information.

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Sales Account Executive
  • Lamar Advertising Company
  • Beverly, WV FULL_TIME
  • Are you excited about getting out of the office and working within your community to help local businesses and organizations grow? If so, we’d love to have you join our sales team! Our Lamar office in...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Morgantown, WV FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Wheeling, WV FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Account Executive
  • Portnox
  • Ireland, WV FULL_TIME
  • Account Executive Department: SalesEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: IrelandDescriptionPortnox is fast-growing VC-backed cybersecurity company market selling a must-have product. Portnox offers clou...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Account Executive
  • Dasco HME LLC
  • Morgantown, WV FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionDASCO is growing! Voted one of the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 AND 2023 Top Places to Work in Columbus CEO magazine. We've also been named as one of America's Fast-Growing companies by Inc. 5000...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assistant in Training
  • Buckle
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Summary Buckle is seeking experienced and talented individuals who desire to take their skills to the next level. As an ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Associate
  • Hot Topic, Inc.
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Parts Pro
  • Advanceautoparts
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Location: Location: Retail Parts Pro in Morgantown, WV at Advance Auto Parts **Location:** 1460 Earl L Core Road **Caree...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Fairmont, WV
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Associate
  • United Bank, Inc.
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Job Description The Sales Associate is responsible for performing daily branch and customer service duties; providing cu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Manager
  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Overview Join our sales team at Select Physical Therapy in our West VA/South Western PA market! We are seeking a goal-dr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Belle Vernon, PA
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRODUCE/CLERK
  • Kroger
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Job Description Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Morgantown is a city in and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the banks of the Monongahela River. It is known as the home of West Virginia University and the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system. With a permanent population of 31,073 per the 2015 U.S. Census estimates, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia. The Morgantown metropolitan area has a population of 138,176. Morgantown is located 75 miles (121 km) south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 208 mi (335 km) north-northwest of Washington, D.C., 81 mi (130 km) eas...
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Income Estimation for Account Executive - Advertising jobs
$104,752 to $150,021
Morgantown, West Virginia area prices
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