Business Development Specialist

Our Lamar office in Denver, Colorado is now hiring a Business Development Specialist to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Denver, CO and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Business Development Specialist (BDS) position is to meet and exceed sales objectives in the assigned territory by promoting and selling outdoor advertising to qualified advertisers. The primary goal of the BDS is to generate new business from accounts that have never billed with Lamar Advertising. A BDS is expected to use professional sales techniques, build relationships, and develop long term relationships that grow sales for Lamar Advertising. 

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.

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm work schedule with paid holidays
• First-year earning potential of $47,840 - $56,160 depending on qualifications and experience
• Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
• A comprehensive 90 day training program 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• Short and long-term disability and paid 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're looking for in YOU: 

• Demonstrated proficiency in selling, promoting and influencing with a hyper focus on meeting/exceeding sales quotas
• Able and willing to become a product expert in outdoor advertising, including comprehensive knowledge of installation and product details
• Solid working knowledge of general sales techniques
• Results oriented in cold calling and making persuasive oral presentations
• Superb interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Driven to establish rapport, earn trust and foster cooperative internal and external working relationships
• Tech savvy with computers, sales software, Microsoft Office Suite on Surface Pros, and quick to learn new technology
• Effective communication skills, consistently producing grammatically-accurate routine business correspondence
• Proven adaptability to perform well under fluctuating workloads and competing deadline
• Intrinsically motivated to succeed, resilient in the face of rejection
• Maintain a professional sales appearance
• Capable of working independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 year sales experience
• Minimum of 1 year office experience

Preferred

• 2-3 years sales experience
• Experience in a sales or marketing-based environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email [email protected].

A day in the life: 

• Responsible for selling and actively closing advertising sales to previous customers or new prospects.
• Handle entire sales process from lead generation to close; reach or exceed monthly sales quotas.
• Identify potential growth areas, open new accounts and increase Lamar’s market share by selling all billboard products.
• Actively pursue networking and business-building relationships and opportunities.
•  As needed, perform clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, generating proposals, sale contracts, production orders, and artwork.
• Track activity, prepare and maintain records for sales leads and account status.
• Make outbound sales calls to secure sales & schedule appointments.
• Prepares sales presentations and proposals.
• Provides product, promotion, and pricing information by clarifying customer request; selecting appropriate information; forwarding information; answering questions.
• Maintains customer database or CRM by inputting customer profile and updates; preparing and distributing reports.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales plans a month in advance
• Use sales tools and complete daily planner/sales program after each call and at the end of the day
• 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 for this position is a combination of an office environment and work in the field making sales calls and servicing existing accounts.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are 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 EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and 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 this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

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