Sales Assistant

Job Description:

Marathon Ventures Media Sales manages direct response advertising sales for multiple national television networks and local television stations.

In its second decade of continuous growth, Marathon offers a team-oriented, fast-paced, innovative environment dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of service.

Sales Assistants are essential to the execution of all campaigns, coordinating with sales teams, sales managers, and clients.

Responsibilities:

● Assist Account Executives and Sales Planners in the advertising order process

● Ensure that all orders are compliant with all client requirements.

● Data entry and updating new and revised orders in media management systems

● Monitor pre-emptions, clearance, and overall campaign performance

● Maintain client files, including all correspondence, contracts and revisions

● Help resolve problems with copy, billing, order discrepancies and inventory issues

● Liaise with traffic to resolve all advertiser podding issues as needed

● Special projects as needed

Requirements:

● Prior work experience in an office environment preferred.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel

● Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

● Capable of working independently or in a team environment

● Ability to task switch and work well under pressure and within deadlines

We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan with company matching.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Marathon Ventures LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.