Job Description

Do you have an interest in marketing strategy and possess strong organizational skills? This position is a key member of our sales team, working with Lamar account executives and customers to build innovative outdoor advertising campaigns that deliver results. Our Lamar office in Buffalo, New York, is now hiring a new sales team member to help us bring effective outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Buffalo, NY, and the surrounding areas.

This position will be 100% in the office.

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.

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What you can expect from us:

• A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
• A Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm work schedule with paid holidays
• An hourly range of $19 - $20 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• A comprehensive 3 to 6 month training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

A day in the life:

PRIOR TO CONTRACT PHASE

• Prospecting new customers leads for the sales team.
• Prepares sales presentations and proposals.
• Provides product, promotion, and pricing information by clarifying customer request; selecting appropriate information; forwarding information; answering questions.
• Coordinates and enters requests for charting or assists with the charting function
• Coordinates and enters requests for conceptual (sample) art for the AE\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Maintains customer database or CRM by inputting customer profile and updates; preparing and distributing reports.
• Tracks sales expenses by tracking, consolidating, analyzing, and summarizing expenses; forwarding for reimbursement.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

POST CONTRACT PHASE

• Coordinating and monitor the ongoing activities and internal communications related to advertising campaigns to ensure on-time and contractual campaign execution while delivering excellent customer.
• Informing Account Executives and customers about the current status of advertising campaigns.
• Coordinating, managing, reviewing campaign progress and delivering the customer installation and proof of performance information.
• Coordinate and/or obtain approval from the client on artwork, communicating directly with client.
• Coordinate and communicate panel locations in \xe2\x80\x9cto be determined\xe2\x80\x9d situations.
• Resolves problems during campaign by investigating; identifying solutions; notifying AE\xe2\x80\x99s, managers and customers
• Responsible for assisting the AE in ordering the needed posting materials and tracking the process
• Coordinating and communicating posting instructions to other departments

What we\'re expecting from YOU:

• Work requires an excellent command of the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail applications
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to timely and accurately enter and compile data
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to meet deadlines
• High level of organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Creativity, initiative combined with commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of common public relations practices
• Strong written (Email) and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented work
• Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment
• Comfortable with direct client interaction via email and/or telephone
• Ability to work independently and act on own initiative
• Problem-solving

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred
• 2 years of related experience, preferably in sales, marketing, or administrative roles
• Experience in data management and Gmail preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 25% of the time, reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.
• The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less that 10%.

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 for clarification on why we\'re asking for this information!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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