Advertising company sales account executive - application at Lamar Advertising Company New Orleans, LA

This role is with Lamar Advertising Company. Our Lamar office in New Orleans, Louisiana is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding areas. 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 Who we are: 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.