Intern - National Sales

Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a student or recent grad interested in Corporate sales and advertising? If so, Lamar's Corporate office in Baton Rouge, LA has a great opportunity for you! The purpose of the National Sales Intern is to provide administrative support to the National Digital Services Team. This is a paid position at $15 / hr with a flexible work schedule to accommodate your school schedule. AT LAMAR'S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, YOU CAN ENJOY:

• Seasonal Corporate perks such as holiday parties, crawfish boils, and food trucks
• A beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, and an outdoor patio!WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
  • 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)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently and act on own initiative
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with social networking platforms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • High School diploma or equivalent required
    • Must be in current pursuit of an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
    • Concentration in Graphic Design, Advertising, or Marketing preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
      • The primary work environment is an office.
      • 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.
      • The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less than 10%.A DAY IN THE LIFE:The Digital Intern assists the Digital Services wing of our National Sales Department with, but not limited to, the following:
        • Communicating with local markets and sales support
        • Gathering, entering, and analyzing advertising data
        • Providing Proof of Performance (i.e. advertisement copies for customers)
        • Providing webcams
        • Gathering and organizing Glamour Photos (i.e. high quality photos for Proof of Performance)
        • Digital Filing (i.e Google drive and Highspot)
        • Generation and collection of sales materials
        • Other task and responsibilities as assignedWHO 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 StatesWe 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 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.

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