What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at Alpha Media?
Alpha Media is looking for an energetic Sales Assistant in Topeka, Kansas. This role primarily supports our sales team by managing administrative tasks, generating sales leads, scheduling appointments, preparing sales materials, maintaining client databases, and ensuring the smooth execution of advertising campaigns. This role also oversees promotions and marketing for our stations and clients, essentially working in a key operational support role to facilitate the sales process and achieve revenue goals. The position is a good introduction to the inner workings of radio and digital advertising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead generation: Research potential clients, identifying contact information, and creating qualified lead lists for sales representatives.
- Sales data management: Helping maintain client information, tracking sales activity, and updating CRM systems with details on sales calls, proposals, and contracts.
- Appointment scheduling: Helping coordinate meetings between sales reps and prospective clients.
- Proposal preparation: Assisting in creating customized sales presentations and proposals based on client needs.
- Traffic coordination: Entering advertising orders and creative instructions for the traffic department.
- Client communication: Answering client inquiries, providing updates on campaign performance, and addressing concerns.
- Sales reporting: Generating reports on sales metrics, campaign results, and revenue performance.
- Administrative tasks: Managing sales team paperwork and coordinating logistics for sales events.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in G Suite programs
- Basic understanding of radio and digital advertising and sales processes
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
This is an entry-level position, but preference may be given to candidates who have previous experience in broadcast and digital media.
Benefits:
Alpha Media invests in people who invest in themselves and offers employees a competitive package of health and welfare benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Careers page.
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental & vision insurance with a variety of coverage options and additional benefits to choose from.
- Starting with 27 days of PTO, 11 Company Holidays, and a Birthday Day for you to use during your birth month.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time and part-time employees and all household members at no cost.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer matching.
- Alpha Cares – paid volunteer hours.
- Pet adoption subsidy.
Who we are:
Alpha Media is a diverse multimedia company that shares music, sports, and news content across various platforms. Alpha owns and operates over 200 live broadcast radio stations and digital properties across the United States. We believe in hiring top talent who are innovative and vibrant, and we strive to create progressive products and world-class events while building strong relationships in our communities. Additionally, our Alpha Digital division specializes in building custom audiences and implementing digital strategies such as web design, SEO/SEM, mobile, social media, video, OTT/CTV, and more to generate leads for businesses. We are committed to the "Live and Local" philosophy and approach clients' digital needs strategically to expand brand awareness and drive conversions.
Alpha Media is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at 1-877-459-5750 or alpha.recruitment@alphamediausa.com and include your full name, contact information, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.
