Local Sales Assistant

Job Description

Local Sales Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives on helping others s/ucceed? Join our NBC affiliate station, WTMJ in Milwaukee as a Sales Support Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in keeping our sales department running smoothly while ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Contact clients regarding ad materials, pricing, billing or special upsell opportunities
• Input ads into the ad order system and assist in collecting/composing ad copy
• Work closely with order entry, traffic and layout teams to ensure client advertising schedules are met
• Calculate and communicate rate packages to clients and prospects
• Assist Sales Manager on special project details including production schedules and rate authorizations
• Facilitate and process sales presentations
• Generate sales reports
• Identify and correct billing errors before month-end
• Process client billing adjustments promptly
• Attend sales training and planning meetings
• Research account problems and develop satisfactory solutions
• Handle daily clerical functions including filing, answering phones and creating correspondence
• Arrange and distribute advertising materials and sales reports
• Provide exemplary customer assistance
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Generally 2+ years of experience in administrative or sales support or a related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales demographics information and creative layouts
• Ability to generate reports, business correspondence, and presentations
• Strong communication skills
• Capability to effectively respond to questions from managers, colleagues and customers
• Ability to calculate figures related to advertising rate packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to learn new software programs such as ad order entry and CRM software
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Team player mentality both internally and externally
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Standard office environment
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If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

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