Sales Intern

Our Lamar office in Tallahassee Florida is now hiring a Sales Intern. The purpose of the Student Worker/Intern is to assist the Administrative Team with various work tasks and projects associated with our entire Sales Operations under the supervision of our Local Management Team. Exposure will be but not limited to Salesforce Oracle Order Management Charting Proposals Highspot Proof of Performance Real Estate Inventory Maintenance and Operations.

Why Lamar

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a Best Company to Work For in U.S. News & World Reports annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A part-time work schedule within the operating hours of 8a-5p
• An hourly rate of $15/hour
• Medical Plan option
• A comprehensive 6-week training program
• 401k plan with company match
• A people-first culture that invests in connection community involvement and transparency around employee feedback

What were looking for in you:

• Excellent Computer Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills - verbal and written
• Detail Oriented
• The ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in college courses or have a BA in a related field of study.
• Current and valid drivers license.

A day in the life:

• Gain insights into effective sales techniques by observing and learning from sales calls.
• Identify potential leads.
• Coordinate and communicate the availability and scheduling of panel locations.
• Compile and summarize reports on billing inventory and occupancy.
• Collect and compile proof of performance documentation including taking photos.
• Assist with operations by ordering and tracking production.
• Generate and collect sales materials.
• Support the maintenance of the customer database in Salesforce.
• Assist with contracting processes through Salesforce.
• Provide information on products promotions and pricing by clarifying customer requests selecting appropriate information forwarding details and answering inquiries.
• Coordinate and monitor internal and external communications related to advertising campaigns.
• Assist in resolving issues during campaigns by investigating identifying solutions and notifying account executives managers and customers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• Time spent outside the office will mainly include observing other Sales Staff on sales calls.
• 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.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902 Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360000 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. Please click here to learn more about Lamars green initiatives.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities Protected Veterans and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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Required Experience:

Intern