Sales Assistant

Job Description

Sales Assistant (St. Louis)
Overview

Audacy St. Louis is looking for a Sales Assistant to join the team!
Our ideal candidate is a professional, detail oriented individual who can multi-task and has exceptional organizational and computer skills to support our energetic sales team. This position acts as a liaison between Account Executives and clients when appropriate. Must be capable of multi-tasking for a variety of personalities in a lively fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials; creating and/or maintaining one-sheets and media kits
• Assist Account Executives with preparing proposals
• Work with sales and programming to better integrate radio and digital asses to increase interaction and engagement among listeners
• Help develop and execute game-plans for covering major station events and special series to maximize exposure, web traffic, engagement and sales
• Assist Sales Management and Account Executives with input of sales orders into Wide Orbit Traffic system
• 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, scanning and copying; provide back up to Traffic and provide phone coverage for station as needed.
• Assist General Manager with client parties, i.e., scheduling, coordinating using approved vendors
• Works as a team with other departments, individuals
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions and client remotes as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

More About You:
• The right candidate will be a team player who takes initiative with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bring a positive attitude to the workplace and be cooperative and productive as they perform a variety of duties
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to manage mulitple projects simultaneously
• Ideal Candidate must be capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Must be professional and proven team player with customer focus

Required:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and/or Google Docs platform
• Candidates will be required to learn industry specific programs such as Wide Orbit Traffice, Salesforce, etc. Current knowledge of programs is preferred.
• Background in customer service in a high-paced, high-demand industry.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

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:

What You'll Do:
- Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials; creating and/or maintaining one-sheets and media kits
- Assist Account Executives with preparing proposals
- Work with sales and programming to better integrate radio and digital asses to increase interaction and engagement among listeners
- Help develop and execute game-plans for covering major station events and special series to maximize exposure, web traffic, engagement and sales
- Assist Sales Management and Account Executives with input of sales orders into Wide Orbit Traffic system
- 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, scanning and copying; provide back up to Traffic and provide phone coverage for station as needed.
- Assist General Manager with client parties, i.e., scheduling, coordinating using approved vendors
- Works as a team with other departments, individuals
- Attend sales meetings, training sessions and client remotes as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d87x7m-3-134-104-173-42 in your application.