Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.

The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations.

We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow.

Learn more at www.obm.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.

About the role

Orange Barrel Media is seeking a versatile and energetic Sales Inventory Coordinator with strong organizational skills to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to work with a diverse range of digital and static signage programs. As the Sales Inventory Coordinator, you will support the Sales Inventory Manager in managing all digital and static inventory. Your responsibilities will include providing real-time updates on occupancy and availability to internal and external partners, as well as assisting in onboarding new inventory. Flexibility is essential as our culture emphasizes collaboration and values an enthusiastic "can-do" attitude.

What you'll do

• Responsible for assisting the Sales Inventory Manager in:
• Trafficking high volume inbound campaign inventory hold requests
• Handling all pre- and post-launch trafficking responsibilities and inquiries efficiently
• Quickly resolving conflicts relative to overall inventory management processes
• Producing, editing and advising on “time-sold” and pre-emption in order to maximize inventory
• Managing campaigns effectively - revise and review inventory appropriately
• Maintaining management of all property calendars
• Follow up daily with Sales team on status of campaign holds and inventory
• Assist with creating new campaigns using the sales platform Ayuda
• Liaison with other departments, i.e. Creative, Accounting, Development etc. as required
• Utilize Trello to maintain contracts and scheduling, ensuring all relevant information is up-to-date and easily accessible

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Enjoys interacting cross department, answering programming and scheduling questions as needed
• Skilled problem solver and a good communicator
• Responsive and thrives in a fast-paced advertising environment
• Rolls with the punches, flexible, and jumps into unique situations with an open mind
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• 4-year college degree
• At least three years of experience in the advertising industry preferred
• Mac & PC experience