Crain's Cleveland Business is a multi-platform media brand delivering business news and information to Cleveland and beyond. In addition to our award-winning editorial team, we are the premier source of information that the business community has come to rely on. We are looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Sales Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support, business analysis, and develop internal and external presentations for our sales team.
Come and grow with us in a collaborative team-based role. As part of the Crain’s Cleveland Business Sales Team, you will aid with solutions to grow new business and help our account executives through the sales process of our digital, print, and customized solutions, from start to finish.
A Sales Assistant at Crain’s Cleveland Business must have a problem-solving mindset and go-to attitude. We are looking for someone who is not afraid of sharing new ideas to make sales administration more streamlined and successful for sellers. This position is based out of the downtown Cleveland office with a hybrid in-office schedule.
Responsibilities

• Create ad hoc sales reporting for managers.
• Update and organize sales decks and materials.
• Prepare weekly materials for sales meetings and maintain schedule.
• Assist sales team with pulling data/images, or files for proposals.
• Assist with inbound sales leads.
• Use data tools to generate leads for sellers and sales marketing efforts.
• Maintain integrity of CRM.
• Offer territory coverage to AEs when needed.

SUPPORT

• Support events team with prepping event materials and working live events (approx. 20 events/year as needed).
• Assist in executing sales marketing efforts via Engage.
• Manage Trade Agreements with Associate Publisher guidance.
• Prepare conference room for meetings & greet guests.
• Mail physical copies to advertisers, as requested.
• Special projects as assigned by Associate Publisher/Sales Director.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience supporting a sales, marketing, or events team.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and analytical excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset to assist departments and ease workloads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism (punctual, reliable, etc.) and the ability to interact with senior level executives.
• Customer focused; ability to assist with customer inquiries and all aspects of the sales process when needed.

Preferences

• Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting or Marketing related fields preferred.
• Salesforce, Naviga, Smartsheet, Adobe Analytics

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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Brand Overview:Entering its fourth decade of service to Northeast Ohio, Crain’s Cleveland Business is the preeminent source for news, analysis, commentary and data essential for top executives and business owners. Named Ohio’s best business publication several times, Crain’s Cleveland Business produces award-winning content online, in print, on social, podcasts, as well stages a robust collection of B-to-B events, from gala awards dinners to in-depth, topical breakfast gatherings. Its editors and reporters specialize in all major sectors of the region’s economy: real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, government, law, higher education, and more. Busy executives and managers know they can rely on Crain’s to get business news that is simply not available from any other source in the regional market.
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