Sales Assistant

CUMULUS MEDIA | Savannah has an immediate opening for a full time Sales Assistant. The sales assistant is an integral part of a radio advertising sales team and provides administrative support to the sales reps and managers. The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking and have the ability to balance multiple deadline-oriented projects while maintaining a great attitude and sense of humor in a fast-paced work environment. If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a great opportunity to learn the sales side of the radio broadcasting industry, read on.

CUMULUS | Savannah, GA currently has 4 stations in Savannah and surrounding counties along with a robust portfolio on digital products and services. Our local stations include E93 (93.1 - Urban), Magic 103.9 (Urban AC), Kix 96 (96.5 - Country), and I-95 (95.5 - Classic Rock).

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary role is acting as a liaison between our sales team, our clients and our other inter-company departments

• Organize and input both new and revised orders; assist in creating sales proposals, digital campaigns; and provide customer care to help eliminate problems, and grow our business

• Assists Account Executives with orders and traffic as needed

• Prepares and assembles reports and presentations

• Provide research materials using Tapscan, Media Monitors, Scarborough, etc.

• Keep sales materials/ media kits up to date

• Backup for Account Executives as needed to input traffic instructions into Vcreative

• Backup for Receptionist

• Attend National promotions as needed

• Answers telephones, type correspondence and schedules appointments

• Maintains account lists and mailing lists and employee lists

• Provide support to clients by providing documents, forms and other paperwork to ensure seamless execution of client media buys

• Assist Traffic Managers by gathering copy and traffic and working to solve clearance issues

• Works on highly time sensitive projects, adhering to deadlines

• Manages multiple project requests simultaneously with quick turnaround time

• Responsible for entering National orders and commercial copy

• Additional duties as designated by the General Sales Manager, Market Manager or Business Manager related to sales or administrative functions

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• 1-3 Years of experience in sales, marketing, advertising and/or promotions preferred

• Extensive computer skills including but not limited to extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, image manipulation, social media and the ability to adapt to proprietary computer systems

• Background in radio station continuity or sales helpful

• Self-starter that is detail oriented, organized, and must be excellent at written and oral communication and possess strong multitasking skills

• Dependable with a strong work ethic and possess a team player attitude

• Aptitude to make decisions and work independently without immediate direction or supervision

• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels

What we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Professional growth and career path

• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage

• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

For immediate consideration, please visit

https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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