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Orange Barrel Media · 21 hours ago

Associate Development Director

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays and is seeking an Associate Development Director. The primary objective of this role is to increase the number of large format signs and IKE kiosks throughout the country by developing relationships with key stakeholders and securing necessary permits.

Marketing & Advertising

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

The Associate Development Department has primary responsibility for growing OBM’s portfolio of assets by identifying new opportunities for spectacular signage and IKE kiosks, securing leases for operation, and working with municipal officials to obtain permits. Each Associate Development Director serves as the face for OBM’s landlord and city relationships in their respective geographic markets, often acting as the first point of contact between external contacts and OBM’s operational and sales teams. The Associate Director’s role will be defined by:

Identifying new sites and engaging with property owners, including the preparation and presentation of proposals and supporting/coordinating subsequent agreement negotiation

Developing economic models to recommend deal structures

Maintaining a thorough understanding of real estate development, public policy and other opportunities and challenges in current markets and target markets

Managing OBM’s and IKE’s permit acquisition processes, including lobbying (directly and with consultants) of elected and government agency officials

Coordinating community outreach initiatives to build a coalition of supporters and developing creative solutions for navigating complex regulatory environments

Creating and strengthening OBM relationships with landlords and other partners through proactive communication and relationship building

Managing communications with property owners and regulators to ensure that contractual obligations are tracked, delegated, and fulfilled

Collaborating with the Sales Department to help forecast new asset live dates and prepare sales materials

Collaborating with the Deployment and Operations Departments to ensure timely construction and launch of new assets

Qualification

Real estate developmentProject managementMarketingPublic policyImaginationDeadline drivenRelationship buildingNegotiationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Project management experience a plus

Minimum of two-years' work experience (preferably in a related field such as marketing/advertising, real estate/finance, public policy or law)

Candidates are not required to have experience in media, advertising, or real estate but all candidates must be eager learn about the out of home advertising industry