Account Manager

Account Manager

Would you like to help businesses stand out on the road? If so, our Interstate Logos office in Pearl, Mississippi is now hiring a new salary + commission Account Manager to help us enhance the Interstate Logo Program in the state of Mississippi! We need someone who truly appreciates the connection between marketing and sales, and someone with an eye for catching people's attention.

The purpose of the Account Manager is to meet and exceed sales and renewal objectives in the assigned territory by promoting and selling B2B (Business to Business) interstate logo signs and / or TODS (Tourist-oriented directional signing). An Account Manager is expected to use professional sales techniques, provide exceptional customer service, and develop long term relationships that grow Interstate Logos sales.

The Interstate Logos division of Lamar Advertising is the largest provider of contract logo signing and tourist-oriented directional signing (TODS) programs, partnering with State Transportation Agencies since 1988. Interstate Logos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamar Media Corp., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamar Advertising.

Monthly overnight travel is required.

Lamar Advertising has been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.

What you can expect from us :

• A Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm work schedule
• Monthly phone and auto allowances for work related expenses
• This is a commission-based position with an annual base salary of $40,000, with a first-year earning potential of $40,000-$45,000 including commissions.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 30 day training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital and Critical Illness and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we're looking for in YOU :

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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.

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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.

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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 EEO / AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note : Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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