What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist Elkins West Virginia position at Lamar Advertising?
Our Lamar office in Bridgeport, West Virginia, is now hiring a Business Development Specialist to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Bridgeport, WV, 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.
Join our team to be a part of a company culture that not only prioritizes work-life balance but also recognizes and celebrates hard work, success, and high performers. With a strong community involvement, we are a well-known household name and have a reputation for making a positive impact in people's lives.
The selected candidate should expect to spend their time working directly with clients and prospects in the Elkins, WV territory and expected to report to the Bridgeport, WV office 1x per week.
What you can expect from us :
- A Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm work hybrid schedule with paid holidays
- A commission-based pay structure with an annual base salary of $45,000 and a first-year earning potential of $45,000 - uncapped including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability.
- Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses
- A comprehensive 3 - 4 week 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 :
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
Preferred
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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 :
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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.
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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.
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Salary : $45,000
