Outdoor Advertising Sales Executive
FPG
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- $50,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Gather market information and participate in the identification of new clients that may have needs for outdoor advertising products and services.
- Assist in the development of strategies and promotions that match prospects needs with the company’s products.
- Proactively contact prospects and arrange appointments. Overcome objections as required.
- Identify customer needs through the use of effective interactive communication skills.
- Lead the development of creative solutions intended to meet the clients’ needs.
- Prepare and present accurate, cost-effective and professional proposals. Negotiate the terms of the sale and overcome objections as required to close the sale.
- Be the “go to” person for implementation of the sale. Be a resource to ensure that the customer needs have been met and that the customer has an amazing experience.
- Maintain client renewal logs, complete and maintain sales projections as well as projected close rates on new prospects.
- Be an ambassador of the company in the community.
- The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in outbound business to business sales.
- Has a hunter's mindset for prospecting leads.
- Is a great listener and excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing).
- Is very proficient in the use of Excel.
- Is able to methodically prioritize, organize, and execute.
- Has a tremendous amount of initiative and desire to hit (and exceed) goals.
- Is resilient and persistent.
- Has a desire to grow into sales leadership with the company.
- Base Salary: $50,000 to $60,000
- First year OTE is $110,000. 2nd year+ is $150,000+.
- Quarterly Profit Bonus: 5.5% of company quarterly profit = $15,000 to $20,000
- Monthly Sales Bonus
- Health insurance stipend of $450/month
- 401K is company-matched up to 3%.
- Vacation time
- Sick days
- Company car provided
- Reserved seat for award-winning sales training by Forrest Performance Group, including a 2-day Sales Bootcamp, followed by 6 weeks of follow-up training by FPG trainers.