Inside Sales/Social Media Representative
Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Our Lamar office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is now hiring a new
Inside Sales/Social Media Representative to help bring innovative
advertising campaigns to life in Cedar Rapids, IA and the
surrounding areas. The purpose of this position is to:
- actively close advertising sales on existing billboard
inventory and/or set up sales appointments for outside sales
account executives over the telephone.
- generate leads via the telephone and social media outlets.
- maintain relationships with current and new customers while
also posting content to stimulate community outreach and interest
in billboards.
- perform clerical duties that include, but are not limited to,
generating sales contracts, production orders, and artwork.Company
Overview:Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor
advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a
variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and
national brands stand out from the competition. 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.
We have been in business for over 100 years, and we have stayed
true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company,
each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making
employees feel connected both locally and nationally.Want to hear
more about Lamar? Check out these videos:
- About Us
- Giving Back ProgramCompensation Overview:First-year earning
potential for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 / year, dependent
on skills and selling ability.Benefits Overview:We offer a
competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for
all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but
are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and
vision insurance, PTO, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness
programs.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Responsible for selling and actively closing advertising sales
on existing billboard inventory over the phone, via email, and on
social media to established customers or new prospects.
- Handle the entire sales process from proposal to close; reach
or exceed monthly sales quotas.
- Solicits and maintains contact with current and prospect key
accounts.
- Track activity, prepare and maintain records for sales leads
and account status.
- Coordinate office marketing needs in conjunction with the Sales
Manager, Lamar Corporate, and our Artist. Update and generate new
marketing pieces for electronic and in person solicitation.
- Assist Sales Manager with a variety of duties, including but
not limited, to call-in requests, online and social media
communication, spreadsheets, and internal paperwork.
- Assist Sales Team with a variety of duties including, but not
limited, to one-sheets and other pieces for clients such as Digicap
for spec art.
- Make 30-50 contacts per day via telephone and online
solicitation to actively make sales & schedule appointments for
outside sales.
- Assist with sales proposals.
- Answering phones and assisting in other office and clerical
duties assigned.
- Track and update sales contracts, artwork, etc.Knowledge,
Skill, and Ability Requirements
- Excellent computer skills required; including Microsoft Word &
Excel. Must be willing and able to learn to use Lamar's computer
applications, g-mail, Google drive, & presentation software.
- Must have a high level of organization, verbal communication,
written, and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations.
Must be able to multi-task and work well as part of a team
- Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and
diplomacy.
- Must have attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing
materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- A good combination of speaking, email, and messaging skills to
generate leads through all electronic forms of communication
(eventually in person)Education and Experience Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- College Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year telephone sales or multi-media sales
experience required, 3 years combination of telephone/multi-media
sales experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year office experience is required, experience in
a sales or marketing-based environment preferred.Physical Demands
and Work Environment
- The primary work environment is an office.
- The physical demands for this position include light lifting,
pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color
distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision),
sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking,
turning, and walking.
- Nights spent traveling away from home are less than 10%.
- 70% of each work day will be spent making telephone calls.Lamar
is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any
other State or Federally protected characteristicDisability
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
Resident Disclaimer: 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.#Reg52IDEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)
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