Sales Assistant

Job Description

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

The Sales Assistant/Project Coordinator works within established Sales Department guidelines to maximize station revenue opportunities from an order entry, commercial assignment, special projects/initiatives, and accounting perspective. The Sales Assistant is also responsible for performing all functions required by department personnel as needed.
• Provide support to the sales team and managers
• Support the functions needed to successfully carry out the back-end of the sales process in a timely manner
• Order entry, assign commercials, monitor and update available television inventory
• Provide administrative support and handle routine business tasks for the sales team and managers
• Facilitate and oversee the workflow of station projects and initiatives
• Supply the sales team with updated PowerPoint decks outlining our projects and station analytics
• Maintain a filing system for client records and data so all transactions and historical data can be recalled
• Manage the calendars and timelines for multiple projects, with a strong attention to detail
• Coordinate with other departments through verbal and written communication
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Four year college degree preferred
• Fluency in English
• Experience with creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets
• 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
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3wyq9-3-17-179-20-42 in your application.