Permitting Administrator

LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS OR PHILIPPINES-BASED CANDIDATES Position: Permitting Administrator Salary Range: 1,000 - 1,200 USDWorking Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST/9:00 PM to 6:00 AM PHT Overview of the PositionThe Permitting Coordinator will research and provide location strategies, activation plans, and manage the acquisition of permits that optimizes client-specific requirements for activations. This role is responsible for market research & analysis, contact database maintenance, relationship management, and cost estimation and budgeting. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Permit Acquisition and Management:Establish relationships with local authorities, property owners, and event organizers to ensure timely permit acquisitions. Document contact information, addresses, websites, phone numbers and emails of key people.Research local laws and regulations around the permit acquisition process from inception to approval, and document findings.Handle any permit-related issues, disputes, or negotiations, acting as the primary point of contact between Lime Media and permitting authorities. Add any new information to documentation/database.Strategic Permitting Research:Provide research data to Lime’s sales team on optimizing mobile tour locations based on permitting costs, lead times, and overall cost-benefit analysis.Identify alternative locations that provide an arrange of audience foot traffic at different cost tiers, advising on the budgeting and benefits.Standardized Pricing / Budgeting:Develop accurate permit cost estimations for each project/research location, aiding Sales in creating competitive and realistic proposals.Implement a standardized permit sales process to minimize underbidding and maintain desired margin levels.Real Estate Contacts and Database Management:Maintain and expand a database of real estate contacts and venue owners, facilitating quick location scouting and permitting. Build cost estimation / budgeting components within database for top 25 markets based on foot traffic.Collaborate with event planners and sales teams to ensure the availability of desired locations within budget.Market Research and Analysis:Conduct market research to stay updated on permitting costs, processing times, and emerging opportunities in key markets.Evaluate and document the permitting processes of different localities, providing insights that help in strategic planning.Communication:Communicate effectively and accurately with Sales team regarding permitting options, costs, and advising on the most efficient paths for event activations.SOP DevelopmentDocument research process in SOP document that can be stored and updated in Confluence. Requirements1 years of relevant research experience.Understanding permitting/access acquisition, finding key contacts, and documenting process in a consistent and easily searched manner.Experience in market research and analysis.Excellent communicator.Highly Self-motivated.A ability to establish relationships with complete strangers on the phone, explaining Lime’s purpose, strategy, and then connecting with their local contacts for the same information.