Description Our Lamar office in Columbus, Ohio is now hiring a Business Development Specialist to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Columbus, OH 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. A BDS is expected to use professional sales techniques, build relationships, and develop long term relationships that grow sales for Lamar Advertising. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, PTO, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness programs. What you can expect from us: A Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm work schedule with paid holidays First-year earning potential of $45,000+ with uncapped including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability. Monthly auto and cell allowances for work-related expenses A comprehensive 4 - 6 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: Demonstrated proficiency in selling, promoting and influencing with a hyper focus on meeting/exceeding sales quotas Able and willing to become a product expert in outdoor advertising, including comprehensive knowledge of installation and product details Solid working knowledge of general sales techniques Results oriented in cold calling and making persuasive oral presentations Superb interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds Driven to establish rapport, earn trust and foster cooperative internal and external working relationships Tech savvy with computers, sales software, Microsoft Office Suite on Surface Pros, and quick to learn new technology Effective communication skills, consistently producing grammatically-accurate routine business correspondence Proven adaptability to perform well under fluctuating workloads and competing deadline Intrinsically motivated to succeed, resilient in the face of rejection Maintain a professional sales appearance Capable of working independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction Education and Experience Requirements Required A high school diploma or equivalent A valid driver's license Minimum of 1 year sales experience Minimum of 1 year office experience Preferred 2-3 years sales experience Experience in a sales or marketing-based environment Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field Cangrade Disclaimer 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: Responsible for selling and actively closing advert