Lamar Media
Sales Coordinator
Lamar Media, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
Description
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.Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:About UsGiving Back Program
What you can expect from us:A Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in-office work scheduleAn hourly range of
$18 / hour
dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive 2-4 week training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverageShort and long-term disability and parental leaveDental and vision insurance401K plan with company matchEmployee Stock purchase programWellness 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 applicationsMust have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacyAbility to timely and accurately enter and compile dataEnergy, enthusiasm, and the ability to meet deadlinesHigh level of organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.Creativity, initiative combined with commercial awareness.Knowledge of common public relations practicesStrong written (Email) and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented workComfortable working in a deadline driven environmentAbility to work independently and act on own initiativeProblem solving
Education and experience:Education and Experience RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferred2 years of related experience, preferably in sales, marketing, or administrative rolesExperience in data management and Gmail preferredOr 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 functionCoordinates 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:BillboardsInterstate logosHandpainted muralsTransportation and airportsThe 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 characteristicSMS Consent:
By submitting this application, you are consenting to receive hiring-related text messages such as notifications for interviews or pre-hire assessment scheduling.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
this video
for clarification on why we're asking for this information!California Residents -
Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.#Reg51ID #EarlyTalentEqual 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's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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.Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:About UsGiving Back Program
What you can expect from us:A Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in-office work scheduleAn hourly range of
$18 / hour
dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive 2-4 week training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverageShort and long-term disability and parental leaveDental and vision insurance401K plan with company matchEmployee Stock purchase programWellness 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 applicationsMust have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacyAbility to timely and accurately enter and compile dataEnergy, enthusiasm, and the ability to meet deadlinesHigh level of organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.Creativity, initiative combined with commercial awareness.Knowledge of common public relations practicesStrong written (Email) and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented workComfortable working in a deadline driven environmentAbility to work independently and act on own initiativeProblem solving
Education and experience:Education and Experience RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferred2 years of related experience, preferably in sales, marketing, or administrative rolesExperience in data management and Gmail preferredOr 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 functionCoordinates 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:BillboardsInterstate logosHandpainted muralsTransportation and airportsThe 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 characteristicSMS Consent:
By submitting this application, you are consenting to receive hiring-related text messages such as notifications for interviews or pre-hire assessment scheduling.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
this video
for clarification on why we're asking for this information!California Residents -
Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.#Reg51ID #EarlyTalentEqual 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's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)