Are you a detail-oriented professional with excellent customer service skills? Join KSBY as a Sales Support Assistant where you'll be the backbone of our sales department, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional client service. In this role, you'll coordinate client communications, manage advertising materials, and provide crucial administrative support that helps our sales team succeed.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Contact clients regarding ad materials, pricing, billing or special upsell opportunities
Input ads into the order system and assist with collecting/composing ad copy
Calculate and communicate rate packages to clients and prospects
Facilitate and process sales presentations
Generate sales reports and identify/correct billing errors before month-end
Research account problems and develop satisfactory solutions
Handle daily clerical functions including answering phones, filing, and correspondence
Arrange and distribute advertising materials and sales reports
Provide exemplary customer assistance
Attend sales training and planning meetings
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Generally 2+ years of experience in administrative or sales support preferred
Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Strong customer service skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret sales demographics and creative layouts
Capability to generate reports, business correspondence and presentations
Strong communication skills with managers, colleagues and customers
Ability to calculate figures related to advertising rate packages
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to learn new software programs like ad order entry and CRM
Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Team player mentality both internally and externally
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office environment
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
San Luis Obispo offers an idyllic California lifestyle with its perfect Mediterranean climate, stunning coastal landscapes, and vibrant downtown. Known as "SLO," the city consistently ranks among America's happiest places with its walkable downtown featuring unique shops, farm-to-table restaurants, and weekly farmers' markets. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Bishop Peak, biking scenic trails, and exploring nearby beaches like Pismo and Avila. The region boasts award-winning wineries throughout Edna Valley and Paso Robles. Home to Cal Poly University, the area maintains a youthful energy while preserving its relaxed, small-town charm. With its central location on California's Central Coast, residents enjoy easy access to both San Francisco and Los Angeles for weekend getaways, while maintaining the perfect work-life balance in this beautiful coastal community.
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COMPENSATION RANGE:Hourly: $19.00 - $21.00
A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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 succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
