SporTran is hiring: Transit Advertising Sales Consultant in Shreveport

Position: Transit Advertising Sales Consultant
Department: Administration
Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications

The Shreveport Area Transit System (SporTran) grew from a single horse-drawn streetcar in 1860 to the second-largest transit system in Louisiana and the economic engine of Northwest Louisiana.

At SporTran, we never lose sight of our essential role in the community we serve, from getting people to work and school to doctors appointments and even shopping trips. No matter where you are going or what you are doing, SporTran Takes You There.

We proudly offer state-of-the-art system features, including CNG, electric buses, and real-time passenger information. With these and other improvements on the horizon, SporTran is poised to provide riders with a state-of-the-art passenger experience. Its truly an exciting time for transit in Shreveport, and we invite you to come aboard. For more information about the, visit us at www.sportran.org.

Shreveport Transit Management, Inc. is a quasi-governmental instrumentality of the City of Shreveport responsible for managing and operating the Shreveport Area Transit System (SporTran).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Transit Advertising Program.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with customers, employees, partnering agencies, and stakeholders.
• Trains staff on how to properly install and remove all media advertisements.
• Oversees installation of all advertisements and manages quality control process.
• Works closely with staff and vendors to ensure on-time and accurate transit advertising campaign installation across multiple mediums, including interior and exterior bus advertising, digital ads, bus benches, and bus shelters.
• Work with the Maintenance Management team to ensure the safe removal of all advertisements without damaging vehicles.
• Identifying and researching potential clients and anticipating their advertising needs
• Communicating pricing and terms to clients, negotiating sales and renewals, and preparing advertising proposals and contracts.
• Staying engaged with the broader media advertising community within the market.
• Tracks inventory and maintains records of in-market campaigns and available ad space on all vehicles, shelters, benches, screens, etc.
• Oversees printing and production of advertising creatives.
• Create and maintain accurate campaign records and documentation.
• Documents campaign installations and provides proof of completion to customers.
• Prepares monthly progress reports for leadership.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and good organizational skills
• Work effectively and efficiently to achieve goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, local businesses, and the general public
• Ability to compile, analyze, and communicate data
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work outside of traditional 8a-5p hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualification
Candidates for this position are preferred to have a bachelors degree or college coursework in advertising, marketing, or related field.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years of relevant work experience

COMPENSATION
This position offers a competitive base salary of $35,000 + 6 - 10% sales commissions (based on advertising platform) upon completion of training.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All positions are Safety Sensitive and require pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and clean driving records. Applicants must be able to work flexible shifts.

Require that applicants have a valid drivers license, no more than two (2) moving violations in the past five years, and no convictions of a serious traffic violation (i.e., DWI, driving with a suspended, canceled, or revoked license) in the past five years.

SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.