Transit General Manager

Lamar Advertising Company • Phoenix, AZ

6h

About The Position

Our Lamar Transit office in Phoenix, Arizona is now hiring a new General Manager
to help us bring innovative advertising campaigns to life for brands in Phoenix,
and the surrounding areas. The General Manager is directly responsible for every
department in their location. The General Manager must ensure the company meets
the established sales budget, maintains a constant leasing effort, operates
within all applicable safety guidelines, adheres to all federal and state laws, and ensures that the company is operating according to Lamar and ethical
standards. The General Manager is responsible for operating the plant in a
profitable and safe manner and is the first-line manager in the company.

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.

Requirements

• Must possess good computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Resourceful and creative work ethic
• Good problem-solving skills
• Must be adept at developing teams of cross-functional experts in different geographic locations.
• General knowledge of federal and state affirmative action and equal opportunity laws and regulations.
• Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and explain policies and procedures.
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.
• Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively
• Skill in mediating between parties and groups.
• Skill in working as part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintaining good working relationships.
• Skill in managing, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline.
• Ability to manage the company’s bank account and checkbook.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal, and state safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of all departments within the company, including operations
• Ability to explain the outdoor advertising business to customers and account executives from installation and product standpoints.
• Skill in projecting and monitoring budgets.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• 5 years of experience in outdoor advertising is required.
• 5 years of prior management experience

Nice To Haves

• 7 or more years of experience in outdoor advertising are preferred.
• At least two years of experience in sales and/or leasing, as it relates to outdoor advertising, is preferred.
• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for, and the supervision of, the hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating of all plant personnel.
• Assume overall responsibility for maintaining sales at acceptable levels for the plant.
• Maintain an accurate count of the number of poster and paint units in the plant, maintain a consistent leasing effort to ensure proper numbers and locations of panels, relocate units to eliminate obsolete locations, maintain all structures in accordance with Employer’s standards, and maintain an ongoing maintenance program on all structures.
• Maintain Vehicles, buildings, and grounds in accordance with Employer’s policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees