Political Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION
Ampersand is the Total TV Company. As the industry's largest source of combined multiscreen TV inventory and set-top box viewership insights, we are changing the way TV is bought and measured. Powered by using aggregated viewership data from 42 million set-top box households, and with a commitment to protecting consumer data, our AND Platform gives advertisers true audience first planning, scale in execution and advanced campaign measurement of TV investments. Ampersand represents 116M multiscreen households and over 70% of addressable households in the U.S. Whether a local or national advertiser, we help advertisers reach their unique target audience and deliver their stories - anytime, anywhere and on whatever device. Ampersand is owned by Comcast Corporation, Charter Communications, Inc. and Cox Communications.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
The Political Team Leader role is a sales support role on the sales operations team. Each Political Team is headed by an Account Executive (AE) with a Team Leader (TL) as their primary support. The TL serves as an apprentice AE in assisting with sales planning, schedule building, market coverage research, buyer interaction and account management. During the political cycle TLs have a team of Sales Coordinators (SCs) working under them. The TL job includes managing SC workload, assisting in SC training, and interacting with the National Sales Managers at different cable providers across the United States to ensure orders are stewarded to completion with maximized fulfillment.
HOW YOU'LL BE CONTRIBUTING:

• Responsible for accurately entering and transmitting spot cable media schedules and revisions for political campaigns and issue groups, including federal, state, and local elections under daily deadlines
• Work with assigned political sales team to complete daily tasks including data entry of rates for ad buys and order confirmations.
• Provide superior customer service to clients comprised of the top media agencies representing political advertisers on all sides.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with cable, satellite, telco, and online affiliates to ensure ad buys are airing according to geographic and demographic targeting.
• Produce reports to Account Executives to assist with ad buy proposals for geographic and demographic targeting of specific voters.
• During political 'on years,' lead a team of Sales Coordinators, assisting with training, workload management and mentorship

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Accuracy in numerical data entry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems
• Adaptability when managing workload and flexibility when working with others
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience working in a professional office setting
• Basic understanding of TV ratings and ad pricing
• Ability to work overtime
• Experience in and comfort with deadline-driven, fast pace work environments

OUR VALUES:

• Trust
• Simplicity
• Bravery
• Inclusivity or Belonging
• Growth
• Balance

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Competitive salary

• Open company culture where you have the headroom to grow and legroom to run
• Opportunity to join a company revolutionizing the Advertising Technology industry
• Trust worthy, hardworking colleagues
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Management, Sales, Executive Presence, Operations trainings; just to name a few!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous Time Off
• Work/ Life balance
• 401k and Company matching
• Commuting benefits
• Other perks

Ampersand welcomes all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, equity and diversity.
Ampersand welcomes all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, equity and diversity.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly