Sales Assistant

Job Description

Sales Assistant - WAFF

About WAFF:

WAFF is the dominant television and digital media station in the Tennessee Valley. For over 66 years WAFF has served its 11 county DMA and is North Alabama's most trusted source for news and weather.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFF-TV, has an exciting career opportunity to work as a Sales Assistant in the fun fast-paced television /digital industry.

Applicant must possess excellent verbal, written and administrative skills to facilitate the sales process in a deadline sensitive environment. A strong math aptitude, computer literacy and analytical strength are key attributes to a competitive salary and benefit package.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Accurate order and copy entry and revisions in Wide orbit for broadcast and digital
• Works closely and communicates effectively with Account Executives and other department members
• Contract maintenance and reconciliation
• Act as liaison between WAFF Sales, Traffic, Marketing and Advertisers
• Check new orders, revisions, preemptions, and make-goods
• Assist Sales Managers as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Sales Assistant must have good communication skills and be able to interface with the sales team.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Must be computer proficient and able to learn industry specific software and create sales presentations
• Broadcast and digital sales experience preferred
• College degree with emphasis in Advertising, Marketing or Business preferred
• Strong Microsoft office skills required, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be highly organized, dependable and detailed oriented
• Strong mathematical skills required

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7e53q-18-226-93-209-42 in your application.