Sales Assistant

Job Description

The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines for Nexstar's Washington DC DMA independent station WDVM-TV, DC NEWS NOW and WDCW-TV, DCW50 to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, traffic, and accounting perspective. The Sales Assistant is also responsible for performing all clerical functions required by department personnel as needed.
• Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department
• Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures
• Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources
• Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
• Prepares forms and reports
• Monitors inventory
• Maintains files and other business records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department
• Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices, and procedures
• Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders, and other resources
• Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
• Prepares forms and reports
• Monitors inventory
• Maintains files and other business records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High School diploma
• College Degree preferred
• Fluency in English
• Detail oriented
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum one year's experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
• Experience with PowerPoint and Word
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjpqjb-3-19-56-45-42 in your application.