Account Executive - Advertising jobs in Syracuse, NY

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
  • SYRACUSE, NY FULL_TIME
  • 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! We need someone who understands the connection between marketing and sales and genuinely gets excited with each and every sale - big or small. Our Lamar office in Syracuse, NY, is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Syracuse, New York, and the surrounding areas.

    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.

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

    • About Us
    • Our Relationships
    • Giving Back Program

    What’s in it for you?

    • A Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm hybrid work schedule with paid holidays
    • First-year earning potential of $50,000 - $76,500 / 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 12 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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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Syracuse, NY 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...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Account Executive, Public Sector
  • Better Talent Advisors
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • With over 100 years in business, our family of companies has been delivering high quality products to the manufacturing and distribution industries. Last year was our biggest year ever with $70MM in t...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Account Executive - Infusion Pharmacy
  • KPH Healthcare Services
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • Overview Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring achievement of net revenue and profit (EBITDA) objectives for assigned territory. Provides service and sales support to targeted accounts by coordinating...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Account Executive (Food Broker)
  • Affinity Group
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY: The Affinity Group Account Executive is responsible for planning and executing a customized sales strategy for their unique segment of accounts, including, but not limited to Healthcare, Comp...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Mid Market Account Executive
  • Alta Equipment Company
  • Syracuse, NY FULL_TIME
  • Mid Market Account Executive Syracuse, NY, USA Req #229 Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fas...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Systems Engineer for Product Development
  • Saab Automobile AB
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Job Description: Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering, In...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL & PART-TIME)
  • Morrison Healthcare
  • Syracuse, NY
  • **FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL & PART-TIME)** * We are now hiring for a full & part-time **FOOD SERVICE WORKER** position. ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (PART-TIME)
  • Morrison Healthcare
  • Syracuse, NY
  • **FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (PART-TIME)** * We are now hiring for a part-time **FOOD SERVICE UTILITY** position. * **Location...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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District Manager
  • Vina Concha Y Toro
  • Syracuse, NY
  • As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational g...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Insurance Account Manager - Producer Operations Team - Fully Remote for NORTHEAST
  • Insurance Office of America
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Description Position at Insurance Office of America ***This is a fully remote role supporting our Producer Operations De...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store General Manager - Greater Syracuse Area
  • Petco
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Supervisor
  • Agency 720
  • Syracuse, NY
  • We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Account Supervisor to work in the Greater Syracuse, NY area. The p...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Executive
  • Lee Enterprises Inc
  • Auburn, NY
  • The Citizen, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multi-m...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...
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Income Estimation for Account Executive - Advertising jobs
$106,415 to $152,402
Syracuse, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago