Outbound Sales Rep

Our Lamar office in Springfield, Illinois is now hiring a new hybrid Account Executive (salary + commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Peoria, Bloomington and the surrounding areas. This position will primarily involve working in the cities of Peoria and Bloomington, with additional sales responsibilities in the surrounding counties. Additionally, weekly sales meetings are held at the Springfield office, so the candidate will need to be present there one day each week. • A Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule with paid holidays, with a combination of time spent in-office and selling in the field • First-year earning potential of $65,000 - $75,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability • No commission cap, so earning potential is unlimited as you grow your book of business! What were 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