**Description** **Are you an independent sales rep interested in helping businesses with innovative advertising campaigns?** If so, we'd love to have you join our team in **Minneapolis, Minnesota** . The purpose of the Airport Sponsorship Manager is to meet and exceed revenue goals by working collaboratively with the Airport to identify and pitch available sponsorship opportunities using professional sales techniques. To perform this primary duty, the Airport Sponsorship Manager will be customarily and regularly engaged outside of Lamar's offices and will promote airport sponsorships through a relationship-based approach at the Airport and at locations of potential customers. Additionally, this position cultivates positive and lasting relationships with Airport Authority personnel and provides local oversight to administrative and operational employees. **Why Lamar?** Lamar Advertising has been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. + Learn more about us on our official **YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel) .** + Check reviews and company updates on our **Glassdoor page (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI\_IE5998.11,28.htm)** **What's in it for you?** + A **Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm hybrid** schedule with paid holidays + Base salary of **$75,000** with earning potential of **$75,000 - $175,000** **What can you expect from us?** + Comprehensive 6 week training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School + Multiple medical plan options and health savings account + Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage + Dental and vision insurance + Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave + 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure + 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth + Employee Stock purchase plan + 401(k) plan with company match + Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions + Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential + Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within! **What we're looking for in YOU:** + Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. + Speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies and procedures, and persuade others + Ability to make oral presentations to provide information or explain policies and procedures. + Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educationalbackgrounds. + General knowledge of the local and national media trends, which includes companies outside of Lamar + Ability to explain the outdoor advertising business to customers and account executives from installation and product standpoints. + Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction + Work under general direction and resolve most conflicts that may arise independently + Initiate various projects and assignments + Analyze information, problems, or situations to define problems, identify concerns/patterns, and formulate logical conclusions + Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads. + Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general computer proficiency. + Maintain professional appearance + Must have full-time access to a reliable vehicle for work Monday-Friday **Education and experience:** **Required** + High School Diploma or Equivalent + Valid Driver's License + 2-3 years of successful business to business sales experience **Preferred** + A Bachelor's degree in any field + Advertising/media sales experience + Proven relationships with area clients, established track record of selling to local and direct clients **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_** **[email protected]_** **A day in the life:** + Develop revenue-producing sponsorship programs with major local and regional brands. + Market the custom display sponsorship locations of the airport to the local community. + Grow sponsorship opportunities through new and innovative partnerships outside of traditional advertising assets. + Help local brands grow their presence through locally based welcome messaging and sponsored events. + Work closely with marketing groups on experiential opportunities based at the airport. + Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and revenu