Ad Sales Assistant

This position is responsible for working with Account Executives and Sales Planners to service and maintain agencies and clients on a daily basis.

The hourly range for this job is between $18.66 - $24.86. Hourly rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the maintenance of media schedules
• Builds and modifies sales orders including weekly allocations and move requests
• Stewards client accounts by creating and updating flowcharts and change notices
• Makes good on all pre-empted spots as well as monitors programming changes
• Coordinates added value implementation
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is required with emphasis in Marketing, Communication or Advertising preferred
• Prior PC experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively
• Ability to create flowcharts
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment
• Prior Sales experience is preferred
• Prior Media internship or experience highly desired
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to effectively plan work and follow through to completion
• Ability to listen well and actively engage others to facilitate positive outcomes
• Must personally commit to excellence in every aspect of work