Account Executive - Advertising jobs in Urbandale, IA

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
  • URBANDALE, IA 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 Des Moines, Iowa is now hiring a new Account Executive (salary commission) to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Des Moines, IA 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 schedule with paid holidays
    • First-year earning potential of up to $60,000 / year, dependent on experience and selling ability
    • No commission 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?

    • 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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Account Executive
  • EXPRESS LOGISTICS, INC.
  • Urbandale, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAccount Executive - June StartHours: 8:00-5:00 Monday through FridayExpress Logistics, Inc. (ELI) is in growth mode and looking for motivated Account Executives (inside sales) to sell our s...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Account Executive
  • Angels Care Home Health
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Account Executive (AE) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an ind...
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Account Executive
  • Shorr Packaging Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Since 1922, Shorr Packaging Corporation has been providing its customers with products and services designed to deliver the best packaging solutions with an ongoing focus on innovation and progress. I...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Account Executive
  • Snap! Mobile, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • About the Role: As an Account Executive, you will drive the performance and success of your territory by executing a strategic sales plan to generate and develop business opportunities across schools ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Account Executive
  • LocalIQ
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director, RedMedia Sales
  • Hy-vee Food Stores
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Hy-Vee Food Stores Director, RedMedia Sales West Des Moines , Iowa Apply Now At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We p...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PC Business Development Director
  • Farm Bureau Financial Services
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Who We Are : With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sales Executive
  • Ensono
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Ensono Senior Sales Executive Des Moines , Iowa Apply Now At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting ...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Key Account Executive - Located in West Des Moines, IA
  • Mediacom Communications Corporation
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Located in West Des Moines, IA Position: Key Account Executive Who we are: Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has becom...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive, OnMedia - Located in West Des Moines, IA
  • Mediacom Communications Corporation
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Located in West Des Moines, IA Position: Account Executive, OnMedia Who we are: Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has ...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optical Sales Associate, Part Time #10919
  • US Vision
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years. In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first ...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Administrative Assistant - Des Moines, IA
  • VetJobs
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qual...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outside Sales Account Executive, Direct Sales Electronic Payments, Midwest
  • Xplor
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Company Description At Clearent by Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Urbandale is a city in Polk County and Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city population was 39,463. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.94 square miles (56.82 km2), of which, 21.92 square miles (56.77 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water....
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Income Estimation for Account Executive - Advertising jobs
$104,038 to $148,991
Urbandale, Iowa area prices
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