Account Executive

Account Executive

Lamar Advertising Company, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: LAMR), is one of the largest and most experienced transit advertising companies in the United States and Canada. Lamar’s business strategy is to be the premier provider of transit advertising in each of its markets. From concept to completion, Lamar provides the choices and the support that allow advertisers to deliver their messages with maximum impact.


Lamar is seeking two motivated professionals to join their growing team: one in the Vancouver, WA office and one in the Portland, OR office. Immediate full-time job opportunity is:

Account Executive
Primary Responsibilities:

-Prospect by phone and in person potential new advertisers.
-Create and develop meaningful new advertising campaigns for clients
-Relationship management
-Strong Conceptual Sales experience
-Strong presentation skills
-Executive level communication skills
-Project management skills


Lamar offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, as well as a positive, professional work environment. Qualified candidates should submit resume with salary expectations to Sales Manager - fax: 503-223-8779.

Lamar Advertising, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has operated under the Lamar name since 1902. The company’s three business segments, Billboard Advertising, Logo Signs and Transit Advertising, serve customers in Canada and 46 states in the U.S., generating revenue of approximately $1 billion. Learn more about Lamar at www.lamar.com
REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have experience prospecting new clients be it "knocking on doors", webhunting, telemarketing to set appointments for a premise meeting. Candidate must also be computer literate. Ideally, desire a candidate that is willing to get involved in the community for networking opportunities as we are launching ourselves in a new market.