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Lamar Advertising of Jackson, MS Sales Account Executive SALES005060 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for a Sales Account Executive in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Summary: 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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
Requirements
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Current and Valid Driver's License required. College Degree preferred. Previous Outdoor Advertising sales experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. CRM experience preferred
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.