Sales Assistant

Job Description

WTAJ Your News Leader has an immediate opening for a Local Sales Assistant. If you would like to work in the exciting business of television sales, this could be the job for you! Applicant must have strong computer skills and excellent organizational abilities. Must be personable and deadline driven.

The Local Sales Assistant will be responsible for maintaining sales data and assisting in creating sales presentations utilizing available programs and research systems such as ComScore, Kantar, Nielsen and Wide Orbit Media Sales. This new team member will also assist in order entry, accounts receivables and cross-train within the department to be a problem solver for Account Executives as well as our clients. While preferred, this position does not require experience in media. It does require a history of progressive responsibility and stability. Managing many tasks in the course of a day while meeting deadlines is extremely important.

The Sales Assistant works within established Sales Department guidelines 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:
• High School diploma
• Fluency in English
• 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, fax machines and other office equipment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roqxqp-18-117-196-184-42 in your application.