Sales Coordinator at Lamar Advertising Company

Are you interested in helping local businesses succeed? The Sales Coordinator is a key member of our sales team, supporting Lamar account executives throughout the sales process. Together, this team is responsible for driving sales for Lamar and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our Lamar office in Gulfport, Mississippi is now hiring a new sales team member to help us bring effective outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of the position is to perform a range of administrative functions that occur up to the contracting phase of the sales cycle.  In addition, there may be other tasks assigned by Account Executives, Sales Manager, and/or General Managers.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in-office work schedule 
• An hourly range of $18 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 2-4 week 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, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• Short and long-term disability and parental leave
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in 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
• Ability to work independently and act on own initiative
• Problem solving

Education and experience:

• Education and Experience Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s 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

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:

• 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 request for conceptual (sample) art for the AE’s.
• 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.
• Other sales and marketing job related duties as assigned by the General Manager and Sales Manager.

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 than 10%

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.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

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