National Sales Intern

Are you a current student in Graphic Design, Advertising, or Marketing looking for a unique intern opportunity? If so, our Lamar Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is now hiring a new National Sales Intern. The purpose of the National Sales internship is to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional sales environment while supporting Lamar’s National Sales and Post-Buy Services teams. 

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also 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 .
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• Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.

What you can expect from us:

• A part-time schedule (10-15 hours a week) between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, depending on your school schedule
• An hourly rate of  $15 / hour
• A 2-3 week comprehensive training program

What we're looking for in you:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable managing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite (preferred, but not required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable using social media and online platforms for research or communication 

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be in current pursuit of an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• Concentration in Graphic Design, Advertising, or Marketing preferred

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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

A day in the life:

• Run and compile monthly performance and sales activity reports
• Complete and submit expense reports on behalf of executives and team members
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of employee engagement events
• Assist with logistics and preparation for client-facing events and functions
• Communicate with local markets and internal support teams to gather information
• Provide Proof of Performance materials (e.g., advertisement photos, webcams)
• Organize and maintain digital files using Google Drive and Highspot
• Assist with the creation and collection of sales collateral and materials
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 25% of the time, reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.
• The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less than 10%.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note:   Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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