Development Manager

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Development Manager to support the Development Director in expanding OBM’s nationwide signage and IKE kiosk footprint. You will work with property owners and municipal partners to secure leases and obtain permits for operation.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of related experience, and a strong drive to learn the out-of-home advertising industry. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role requiring travel to assigned markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in related fields such as real estate, public policy, or law.

Responsibilities

• Identify sites for placement of IKE kiosks and secure leases for operation.
• Engage with property owners and merchants associations to present collaboration opportunities.
• Serve as primary city partner contact for the IKE business, including training and content management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with city staff to ensure timely permits.
• Nurture relationships with quasi-government institutions to ensure timely project implementation and client satisfaction.
• Drive projects forward through cross-functional communication with departments and external stakeholders.
• Suggest creative solutions to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the role

The Development Manager supports the Development Director, whose primary objective is to increase the number of large format signs and IKE kiosks throughout the country This includes working closely with the Director to secure deals with private property owners and quasi-governmental institutions for the placement of signs and permits for operation in cities where outdoor advertising may not otherwise be permissible. The successful candidate will be organized, deadline driven, imaginative, and passionate about building relationships. He or she will also be interested in urban design, politics, marketing, advertising, technology, and travel. The candidate must be willing to travel on an ad hoc basis as needed to assigned markets across the country. Travel may be unpredictable. The Company presents an opportunity to thrive in an extraordinarily fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture.

What you'll do

• The 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. The Manager’s role will be defined by:
• • Understanding IKE siting criteria and identifying sites for placement of IKE kiosks
  • Engaging with IKE-adjacent property owners, including developing and presenting opportunities for collaboration to merchants associations and other small businesses
  • Act as primary contact for city partners regarding the IKE business, including training city partners on IKE content management system, analytics system, and process for delivering kiosks from permitting, to installation, to continued content and asset management
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with city staff to ensure timely release of construction permits
  • Developing and maintaining key relationships with quasi-government institutions including business improvement districts, specialty improvement districts and destination marketing organizations to ensure timely project implementation and client satisfaction for both IKE and large format outdoor media assets
  • Driving projects forward through cross-functional communication across departments and external stakeholders
  • Suggesting creative solutions for navigating complex regulatory environments
• The Development Manager will work closely with Development Directors to meet the following objectives:
• • Track lease agreement expiration and other deadlines to initiate renewal negotiations as necessary
  • Develop presentation materials for pitches to property owners, elected officials, and city staff, and assist in presentation delivery as needed
  • Manage communications with property owners and regulators to ensure that contractual obligations are tracked, delegated, and fulfilled
  • Collaborate with Sales Dept. to help forecast new asset live dates and prepare sales materials
  • Collaborate with Operations Dept. to ensure timely construction and launch of new assets
  • Strengthens OBM’s relationships with landlords and other partners through proactive communication and relationship building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Project management experience a plus
• Minimum of two-years’ work experience (preferably in a related field such as 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