National Sales Assistant

Provides sales support for National Sales Manager and KATZ Eagle TV rep firm for WFTS ABC Tampa Bay & WTXL ABC Tallahassee.

Ideal candidate would work with the NSM and the station’s Account Executives in our National Sales Rep offices in NY, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas & LA.  Together, the NSM, The NSA, and the AE’s all work together to schedule and maintain television advertising campaigns (i.e.  TV commercials) on the television station. Responsibilities include: processing new national sales orders, revisions and cancellations; managing our pre-empt list and offering makegood opportunities. Pull reports related to sales activity and revenue data.   Handle inputting of long-form paid programs on the station. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Create makegood offers for pre-emptions by maximizing inventory opportunities and receive approval directly from advertisers in a timely manner


• Revise orders as directed by National Sales Manager to ensure posting


• Identify and correct any billing errors or issues prior to end of month.


• Research problems that develop with accounts and troubleshoot the issue developing a satisfactory conclusion for the station and the customer needs.


• Provide exemplary customer assistance.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Assist clients with commercial air-times, make goods and program changes.


• Send station information to clients and national reps.


• Produce sales pieces in coordination with National Rep. Firm and Research Director.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Broadcast sales, Media, or Ad Agency experience is a plus


• Strong Customer Service skills.


• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales demographics information  


• Must have the ability to generate reports, business correspondence, and presentations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Strong communication skills and the capability to effectively respond to questions from managers, colleagues and customers.


• Must have extremely strong attention to detail


• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines


• Must have the ability to calculate figures related to the advertising rate packages.


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint )


• Must have the ability to learn new television software programs: Wide Orbit and Strata


• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.


• Communicate and work as a team player both internally and externally

WHAT WE’LL OFFER:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences


• Full benefits, medical, dental and vision


• Retirement savings plan with company match

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