Sales Assistant

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Minneapolis has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant. The ideal candidate is an exceptional individual who is creative, proactive and organized with a proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
• Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials; creating and/or maintaining product one-sheets and media kits.
• Assist Account Executives with preparing proposals.
• Maintain account lists and client database
• Update managers by consolidating, analyzing and forwarding daily action summaries.
• Obtain local invoices for clients/agencies, as needed; interacting closely with Traffic Department to ensure smooth execution of sales orders and track down missing copy and instructions.
• Resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identifying alternate means for filling orders; notifying managers and customers.
• Perform general administrative duties including filing, faxing and copying; provide back up to Traffic as well as shared receptionist duties.
• Assist General Sales Managers with client parties, i.e. scheduling, coordinating using approved vendors.
• Work as a team with other departments and individuals.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions and other events, as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Job requirements include computer skills, including primarily Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and secondarily Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Bandwidth to learn and utilize other software platforms as required to perform support function of this roll including Wide Orbit, Salesforce, Vcreative, Slack, and Zoom. Ability to work remotely as well as in an office environment in Downtown Minneapolis as assigned. Prior experience in advertising, sales or administrative support is highly desired. College degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking, deadline driven, self-starter with attention to detail
• Proficient with Google Workspace & Microsoft Office and able to compile data and create charts and formulas using both Sheets & Excel and create multi-media presentations using both Slides & PowerPoint
• Demonstrate creativity in the development of sales pieces
• Must be a professional and a proven team player with both internal and external customer focus

Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:
- Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials; creating and/or maintaining product one-sheets and media kits.
- Assist Account Executives with preparing proposals.
- Maintain account lists and client database
- Update managers by consolidating, analyzing and forwarding daily action summaries.
- Obtain local invoices for clients/agencies, as needed; interacting closely with Traffic Department to ensure smooth execution of sales orders and track down missing copy and instructions.
- Resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identifying alternate means for filling orders; notifying managers and customers.
- Perform general administrative duties including filing, faxing and copying; provide back up to Traffic as well as shared receptionist duties.
- Assist General Sales Managers with client parties, i.e. scheduling, coordinating using approved vendors.
- Work as a team with other departments and individuals.
- Attend sales meetings, training sessions and other events, as needed.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rboz0e-18-119-160-154-42 in your application.