**Candidates who currently live in and know the Hampton Roads area are encouraged to apply**
JOB SUMMARY:
Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Sales Assistant to be responsible for advertising sales department proposals, tracking and reporting all weekly and end of month numbers, projections, updating inventory reports and answering incoming calls as a company representative.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE:
Distributes all sales related information.
Creates outgoing proposals and presentations.
Compiles information for Account Executives.
Compiles insertion orders and folders when needed.
Compiles weekly projection numbers for sales management of the market.
Performs weekly update of inventory of all reports on Inventory Management System
Acts as assistant to SM and at times the GM of the market.
Answers incoming calls as a company representative.
Makes advertising/media kits.
Updates prospect kits.
Conducts research on current and potential clients as well as market trends.
Acts as a liaison between clients, AEs and various departments.
Develops inventory maps to aid in the selling process.
May distribute and update internal and external marketing materials
Sends proof of performance pictures and reports to clients
Could be required to attend weekly sales meetings
May work with the Regional Business Manager on accounts receivables.
Performs other functions that may be assigned by supervisor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years general office/clerical experience. Knowledge of advertising functions and terms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent data entry and computer skills.
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING:
AOA, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the 4th largest, and largest privately-held, Outdoor Advertising operator in the U.S.. AOA operates in the following 12 markets: Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo/Lansing (MI), Beaufort/Charleston/Florence (SC), Charlotte (NC), Eastern Pennsylvania (PA), Madison (WI), Norfolk (VA), Peoria and Champaign (IL).
Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of the largest asset managers in Canada, invested in AOA in 2021.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
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What We Do
Founded in 1983, Adams Outdoor is the 4th largest privately held out of home advertising operator in the United States. Our portfolio of 10,000+ displays are comprised of static bulletins, static posters, junior posters and digitals located in 15 markets across the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. By thinking big, we are able to help our clients reach their audience and drive results where it matters most. It's through our core values of Tenacity, Accountability, Innovation, and Integrity that we strive to do what's best for our clients, partners, and team members. We are proud to be a leader in the outdoor space and are committed to growing the industry through meaningful relationships, original thinking, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity.
