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Sales Assistant
Hearst Television
Lancaster, PA, United States
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WGAL-TV Hearst Television's NBC affiliate in Lancaster, PA is looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor is essential along with the adaptability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Individual will work closely with the sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales team, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This is an ideal position that can serve as a springboard for advancement into advertising sales for candidates that are eager to learn, independent workers and meticulously accurate. This position provides entry into a highly respected TV station and into Hearst Television, an industry leader in the dynamic media world.
Job Responsibilities:
• Entering and maintaining all national orders including electronic transfer for both local and national business as needed through Wide Orbit and other order processing software.
• Assist in the development of sales proposals, advertising packages and client presentations.
• Create supportive marketing materials for sales department.
• Effectively communicate with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Maintain organized filing systems
• Prepare pricing avails, qualitative research and varied reports as needed.
• Monitor and provide post analysis recaps for various sales initiatives.
• Work cooperatively with managers, co-workers and clients to deliver a high-level of service.
• Interact with co-workers, clients and the viewing public in a professional manner, both on the phone and in person
Experience Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience.
• Previous commercial television experience a plus.
• Military experience will be considered.
Qualifications Requirements:
• Proficient in all Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Preferred experience with industry specific software such as Wide Orbit, Kantar, and Marshall Marketing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment while managing multiple projects.
• Able to consistently meet deadlines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Capable of learning new systems promptly and thoroughly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be highly-focused, organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• Must take pride in work, respond to instruction well, enjoy working independently and perform at a consistently high-level.
• Adaptable to deal with the daily stresses and pressures associated with commercial television sales.
Education:
• Preferred college degree in a marketing, business or broadcast related field.
• Related military training and experience will be considered.