Sales Assistant

Description

WHBQ, Fox 13 in Memphis, TN is looking for a TV Sales Assistant! 

Do these statements describe you?

• I thrive working in a fast-paced environment and deadline driven
• I work well with all types of people
• I can keep track of a lot of details and never drop the ball
• I am great looking at an issue from various perspectives
• I enjoy solving problems 
• I am cool, calm & collected in a crisis
• I love Television

This is an outstanding opportunity to work and grow in the multi-media industry. We are looking for an outgoing self-starter, to work in our Sales Department at WHBQ. We are looking for someone who has the ability to work with a team of Sales professionals in achieving their sales goals at our television station and be flexible in an ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a “can-do” attitude, great attention to detail, knows how to work and communicate well with others, and can take direction as well as work independently. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1.     Inputs advertising orders into our computer Traffic system for our Sales team.

2.     Assists Sales team in preparation of marketing proposals.

3.     Communicates with ad agencies and advertising clients on orders, commercial copy instructions and weekly commercial air times.

4.     Works with our Traffic Department to assure the smooth, error-free scheduling of advertiser schedules.

5.     Work with Sales Management team on updating sales materials for the team.

6.     Prepare reports for management as needed.

7.     Crossed trained on all positions in the department.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred but will also consider experience; at least 1 year in media or television.  Wide Orbit Traffic system experience preferred but will train.
• Must be detail-oriented with good organizational skills. Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, written instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills—Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task many projects at one time
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to the changing demands of our environment
• Very organized and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication ability in person and on the telephone
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Type 50 WPM or better.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHBQ/FOX13 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status or sexual orientation is prohibited.

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Salary : $37,400 - $47,400