Sales Assistant

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Washington DC has an immiediate opening for a Sales Assistant to join its group of stations. The Sales Assistant provides administrative support to Sales Managers and Account Executives. This High Energy position works closely with other departments and clients while juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment. Proficiency in MS Office products, Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Workspace and a strong attention to detail is required.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

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, order entry and order edits
• 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
• Pull/Send spot times and post/pre logs to clients
• Pull reports (sales history, churn reports, etc.)
• Follow up on tickets requested.
• 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• General knowledge of: Google, X-Ray, Media Monitors, Tapscan
• Must have heavy graphics experience
• Knowledge of sales and media software such as Wide Orbit and VCreative preferred
• Ability to create professional, compelling sales presentation materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Resourceful, proactive and highly dependable multi-tasker with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize and adapt efficiently in a fast moving environment to complete tasks without compromising quality
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team environment as well as communicate in a professional manner with clients
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience preferred

Additional Information

The anticipated starting salary range for Washington DC based individuals expressing interest in this position is $39,999 - $45,000 per year.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation (nonexempt) or flexible time away (exempt), personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance. 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, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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, order entry and order edits
- 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
- Pull/Send spot times and post/pre logs to clients
- Pull reports (sales history, churn reports, etc.)
- Follow up on tickets requested.
- 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.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv6xyj-3-142-194-36-42 in your application.