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Lamar Advertising Company · 11 hours ago

Advertising Inventory Coordinator

Orland Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21/hr - $23.75/hr

2+ years exp

Lamar Advertising Company is a recognized leader in outdoor advertising, and they are seeking an Advertising Inventory Coordinator to manage their billboard inventory. The role involves assisting the Sales and Operations departments with charting responsibilities and maintaining accurate inventory information for outdoor advertising campaigns.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketingOutdoor AdvertisingTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as the liaison between the Sales and Operations Department

Chart all requests, contracts, and special requests from Sales Account Executives, National Sales, Sales Manager, and General Manager in a timely and accurate manner

For National Sales, keep abreast on updates on all posting instructions. Provide holds and proposals for National Sales upon request. Process completion reports in accordance with National Sales deadlines

Keep up to date & accurate posting information for each client

Upon request upload static art to Circle Graphics

May download and/or approve all photographs taken by installation crew for the POP system

Review and prepare posting routes in mobile operations, pull all work orders in the absence of the Operations Manager, and assist in prioritizing installations

Order & keep track of all posting supplies and prep poster vinyls for installation

Maintain up-to-date lists of inventory (posters & bulletins and digital slots)

Maintain an “end-of-day” inventory of all printed materials delivered to the plant and account for deliveries in the charting system, on a daily basis. Maintain and update Sales Account Executives, Sales Manager and General Manager on the timely arrival of printed materials as well as weekly spreadsheet of materials in house and ready to go and materials missing

Maintain projected upcoming installations report

Ride the market routinely to check for flags, inaccurate postings, old expired copy & other service issues (i.e. lights). Assist Sales Account Executives and operations with illumination problems, checking software program and status of illumination

Work with Real Estate Manager to assist on revenue true-ups, vegetation & graffiti control, lease file management, and other clerical assistance

Report on a daily basis all postings from the previous day, and report on a weekly basis all postings for the previous week and upcoming availability

Serve as the liaison between the client and Lamar Account Executives, and the plant and the Network Operating Center (NOC) by providing coordination of specific activities required to operate the digital display product successfully

Ensure that the day to day operations of the displays(s) are running smoothly and that the client’s needs are met on a daily basis

Provide complete software support to clients where necessary

Receive creative from the client and/or Lamar Artist, upload the creative, and approve the schedule creative for the client(s)

Train client(s) in the use of software to operate their Digital Displays from their place of business; assist client(s) in the creation of ads for the digital display; upload and make changes to the ads as the client desires

Answering phones, typing correspondence, inputting and researching data, inputting and ordering production, taking and uploading POP photos, charting responsibilities (digital and/or static structures), and managing social media content

May support Operations with administrative duties such as: maintenance of OSHA logs, handle Operations Manager’s and GM’s expense reports upon request, misc. truck mileage reporting, petty cash, etc

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteAttention to detailOffice experienceCommunication skillsProactive attitudeCultural awarenessTeamwork

Required

Requires an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal

Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds

Requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines

Strong work ethic – someone who takes great pride in professionalism, responsibility, and is proactive

Must be able to work independently and as a team member

Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to use fax machine, copiers, scanners and binding machines

Requires the ability to handle different challenges each day and adequately prioritize those demands

High school diploma or Equivalent required

2 years of office experience is required. In lieu of experience, college education will be accepted

Preferred

Associates and/or Bachelor's Degree (in Business, Marketing, or another related field) preferred

A driver's license is preferred

Or another equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure

12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth

A comprehensive 3-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 and 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

Company

Lamar Advertising Company

Glassdoor4.1

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with displays across the United States and Canada.

Founded in 1902

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees