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Sales Assistant
Cumulus Media
Shreveport, LA, United States
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Sales Assistant – Shreveport~Bossier City
Cumulus Media Shreveport~Bossier City is offering a great opportunity to learn the sales side of the radio broadcasting industry as a Sales Assistant. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, adaptable and highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Who We Are:
Cumulus Shreveport~Bossier City currently features 5 radio stations in the metro area. Our stations reach hundreds of thousands of listeners on a weekly basis. At Cumulus Shreveport~Bossier City we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.
A leader in the Radio Broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 454 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), more than 8,200 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports and entertainment, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, and the GRAMMYs. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, NASH Country Weekly magazine, concerts, licensed products and Television / video.
Description:
We are looking for an outstanding Sales Assistant to support one of Shreveport-Bossier City's busiest local Sales Teams! This position will be responsible for assisting the Sales Staff and Leadership in daily administrative functions of the Sales Department.
Required Skills:
• Primary role is acting as a liaison between our sales team, our clients and our other inter-company departments
• You’ll 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.
• Provide support to clients by providing documents, forms and other paperwork to ensure seamless execution of client media buys.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with station business and traffic departments on daily basis
• 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
Required Experience:
• 1-3 Years of experience in sales, marketing, advertising and/or promotions preferred but not required
• Superior organization, negotiation and communication skills
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships
• Flexible and adaptable to change due to market conditions
• 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.
• Possess excellent time management and leadership skills to meet deadlines
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay with benefits (Health, Dental, Vision and 401K with Company match
• Extensive training and mentoring
• Career path to advance and grow professionally
• Exposure to the best brands in the world
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.