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Sales Assistant
iHeartMedia
Chicago, IL, United States
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who is able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Provides support in sales administration, generates sales-related reports , and acts as an extension of the sales team. This is a full-time support position that provides assistance to the Midwest ad sales team, as well as other offices across the country when necessary.
Total Traffic & Weather Network (TTWN), a division of iHeartMedia, is the leading provider of traffic, transit and weather information in the United States. TTWN reaches more than 200 million monthly listeners across more than 200 markets, expanding its portfolio to include localized weather information such as surf and heat index reports. With services to over 3,000 radio and 200 television affiliates plus automotive, navigation, internet, mobile and government partners, Total Traffic & Weather Network operates the largest traffic data gathering network, staffed with over 800 local traffic reporters, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Responsibilities
• Provides administrative and/or process support for contract administration, customer service, and order history.
• Acts as an extension of the sales team by assisting with sales material creation, pricing, schedules, research, marketing communications, sponsorship proposals & recaps.
• Generates contract confirmations, reports related to sales activities & revenue data, pool reports, unapproved credits, etc.
• Responds to client requests, e.g., spot times, modifications, airchecks.
• Inputs contracts for Account Executives, prepares presentations, types & proofreads correspondence, provides recaps, assists with expenses.
• Handles requests from executive team as necessary.
Qualifications
• Manages time; focuses on urgent and important tasks; avoids procrastination; follows up; shows strong attention to detail; meets deadlines
• Adapts to shifts in priorities and urgencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with Salesforce or demonstrates ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks.
• Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; uses professional telephone skills; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar.
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates competitive spirit; shows desire to “move up”.
Work Experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in radio/media role
Education
• 4-year college degree
Certifications
• None required