Transit Sales Specialist Field

Our Lamar office in Albany, New York is looking for a new Transit Sales Specialist Field to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Albany, NY, and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Local Sales Specialist is to meet and exceed sales projections by selling transit advertising to qualified advertisers. The Transit & Airport division of Lamar Advertising takes advertisements street-level and delivers the advertising message to drivers and pedestrians in a fresh, non-conventional way. We assist local, regional, and national advertisers reach their target audience on the go.

The purpose of the Local Sales Specialist is to meet and exceed sales projections by selling transit advertising to qualified advertisers using professional sales techniques (i.e. being well spoken, professional appearance, etc.) This position acts as the communication conduit between all interested parties during the entire sales and service process. This position coordinates with a combination of local and Out of Market (OOM) Sales Account Executives in the Lamar regions and National Sales Account Executives.

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 Report’s annual ranking.

Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel).
Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\_IE5998.11,28.htm).
Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144)

What you can expect from us:

A Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm work schedule
A salary of $90,000 - $100,000 dependent on relevant experience and qualifications, including (Salary + commission)
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
Remote schedule
Auto allowance
A comprehensive 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, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
Employee Stock purchase plan
401k plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are looking for in YOU:

Strong analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented work
Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
Ability to learn and implement new computer applications quickly and effectively
Ability to work independently and act on one's own initiative
Problem Solving
Ability to utilize data management techniques and Gmail

Education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-2 years of related experience preferred
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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
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