I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Sales Assistant provides administrative support to Account Directors and serves as first point-of-contact to clients and prospects. This position assists Account Managers through the entire sales process; functions as Account Director's "go to" person when they are out of the office.

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Works with the Sales Team, pre & post sales to ensure fulfillment of clients’ business needs. 

• Assists Sales team with projects and support functions relating to RFPs for print and digital. 

• Performs administrative support to the department.

• Manages incoming calls.

• Coordinates mailings.

• Manages reservations when needed.

• Completes expense reports.

• Coordinates comp list management.

• Coordinates agency/client events.

• Orders supplies for the sales team.

• Participates in client support-related responsibilities.

• Completes Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) as requested

• Assists Account Managers with presentations.

• Submit marketing requests and ID Edit mentions.

• Monitors emails for insertion orders; distributes and files for the entire sales team. 

• Performs research responsibilities.

• Submits PIB requests to the Research Department.

• All other duties as assigned. 

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent training and/or experience in media and/or sales.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of professional experience 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized

• Ability to prioritize multiple demanding tasks

• Good judgment and discretion, and the ability to solve problems

• Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook 

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