DescriptionWould you like to help businesses stand out on the road? If so, our
Interstate Logos office in Lakewood, Colorado is now hiring a new salary +
commission Account Manager to help us enhance the Interstate Logo Program in
the state of Colorado! We need someone who truly appreciates the connection
between marketing and sales, and someone with an eye for catching people's
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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.
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What you can expect from us:
A Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm work schedule
This is a commission-based position with an annual base salary of
$40,000, with a first-year earning potential of $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 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:
Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and
grammar to explain information to others
Ability to make oral presentations to provide information or explain policies
and procedures.
Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic,
and educational backgrounds.
Ability to explain the signing opportunity to potential participants from
installation and product standpoints.
Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence.
Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads.
Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to meet a sales quota.
Working knowledge of general sales techniques.
Ability to cold call businesses.
Ability to be intrinsically motivated to succeed and withstand rejection.
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with
minimal direction.
Education and experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Valid Driver's License is required
College degree preferred
Previous sales experience is 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:
Meet and exceed sales targets by targeting and regularly calling on by ph ne
and face to face every eligible business within the assigned
territory/account list.
Responsible for assisting with customer annual renewals including making calls
by phone and face to face to obtain renewal participation agreements and
secure payments.
Assist participants with the design of their business logo or TODS, drawing
on experience to assist in developing a design that is legible and utilizes
colors that have proven the most effective for visibility.
Visit, inspect and verify compliance of each participant in the assigned
territory annually.
Become proficient in the use of available computer tools and asset management
system (database).
Continually develop product knowledge and acquire better sales and customer
service skills.
Assist in monitoring participant payments and collections.
Promptly respond to and provide resolution for any questions or concerns by
Program participants
Self-Organization:
Plan each day, week, and month in advance; plan sales calls.
Maintain organized, up-to-date records of eligible businesses and sales
activity.
Ensure your automobile has a neat and professional appearance.
Maintain the appearance of a professional salesperson.
Time Management:
Work a minimum of 40 hours, five days a week.