Sales Assistant

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WSFA:

For nearly 70 years, WSFA 12 News has been the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. WSFA 12 News serves a 15-county DMA and is central and south Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA 12 New/Montgomery, AL – Our Advertising Sales Department seeks a detail-oriented, technology savvy Sales Assistant capable of producing creative high impact sales presentations, managing multiple projects simultaneously, inputting orders, and being an overall part of the selling process. This position requires someone who understands what it means to work hard and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must possess a positive attitude and be experienced with PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to work independently. For the right person, this opportunity can be a stepping-stone to future opportunities in our organization. Competitive salary, full benefits.

Daily communication with Managers and assigned Account Executives on all business. Daily maintenance of preemptions, client aging, avails, presentation building, order entry, and general assistance as assigned. This position also acts as a backup for other SAs and the traffic department as needed.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
- Powerpoint and Excel skills
- Data entry
- Front-facing client communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WSFA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp6bze-18-223-195-115-42 in your application.