Sales Assistant

Job Description

WVNS 59 News is seeking a Sales Assistant to assist the Sales Department in maximizing revenue opportunities. This includes but is not limited to sales order entry, sales presentations, and other sales clerical functions.
• Assist sales executives with all aspects of the digital sales process including, but not limited to:
• Sales Presentations
• Order Entry
• Campaign Set Up
• Campaign Monitoring and Coordination
• Creative Requests
• Creative Trafficking
• Reporting & Analytics
• Assist management with aspects of the digital sales operation including, but not limited to:
• Digital Sales Materials
• Inventory Forecasting
• Campaign pacing
• Proposal Creation
• Campaign Set Up
• Campaign Coordination
• Campaign Performance Metrics
• Communication with both internal and external teams
• 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
• Motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who can work effectively collaborating in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Power Point and Microsoft Excel
• 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

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Sales Assistant must be able to sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Sales Assistant must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1nwn0-3-235-195-196-42 in your application.