What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at Audacy, Inc.?
Overview
Job Title: Sales Associate
Department: Sales
Reporting To: Director of Sales
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Varies - Onsite/Hybrid
Overview:
Audacy in Atlanta has an entry level opportunity for a Sales Associate!
Our Sales Associate program offers a comprehensive onboarding and training into the world of media and audio sales, designed to educate new sales talent with the skills and knowledge essential for success. As a Sales Associate, you will have structured training that educates you on our products and processes, providing you with a solid foundation to move into an Account Executive role within 12 months.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials; creating and/or maintaining one-sheets and media kits
- Assist Account Executives with preparing proposals
- Update managers by consolidating, analyzing and forwarding daily action summaries
- Obtain local invoices for clients/agencies as needed; interacting closely with Traffic Department to ensure smooth execution of sales orders and track down missing copy and instructions
- Resolve order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identifying alternate means for filling orders; notifying managers and customers
- Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning and copying; provide back up to Traffic and provide phone coverage for station as needed.
- Assist General Manager with client parties, i.e., scheduling, coordinating using approved vendors
- Works as a team with other departments, individuals
- Attend sales meetings, training sessions and client remotes as needed.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
- Requires 4-year degree; Marketing, Business or Communications preferred or similar work experience
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a related field is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with customers and team members.
- Presentation and Public speaking skills
- A strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Basic understanding of the advertising ecosystem
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, supporting senior sales staff and contributing to overall team goals.
- Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
- Microsoft and Google Product experience
- A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
