Sales Assistant

Job Description

Sales Assistant / KPHO

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 KPHO/KTVK:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona's Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads. Arizona's Family Sports is home to the state's premier sports franchises including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sales Assistant is the primary clerical and support person for the local sales staff. This position assists Multimedia Sales Managers and Media Executives in all aspects of the sales process, including good stewardship of client business.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
- Order entry with a high level of accuracy
- Working with clients directly on making goods, resolving discrepancies, and posting reports
- Respond appropriately to incoming calls and emails from clients
- Working with assets to include ordering, implementation, and fulfillment of digital and non-traditional advertising campaigns
- Assisting Media Executives with broadcast and digital order entry, setting up and pulling reports, preparing multimedia presentations and supporting documents, coordinating sales projects, and promotional support for clients

Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent; College degree preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Dependability and punctuality
- Excellent follow-through and detailed orientation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; handle multiple duties simultaneously
- Effectively communicate with others

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)

KPHO/KTVK-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-g35k6q-13-58-45-238-42 in your application.