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Sales Assistant
Time Inc
Des Moines, IA, United States
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ABOUT MEREDITH CORPORATION
Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP) has been committed to service journalism for 115 years. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms — including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and video — to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners.
Meredith's National Media Group reaches nearly 175 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including 80 percent of U.S. millennial women. Meredith is a leader in creating content across media platforms and life stages in key consumer interest areas, such as celebrity, food, lifestyle, home, parenting, beauty and fashion. Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities, including more than 3,000 SKUs of branded products at 4,000 Walmart stores across the U.S., and The Foundry, the company's state-of-the-art creative lab and content studio. Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 television stations reaching more than 11 percent of U.S. households.
The Job: Sales Assistant - TIME
This position reports into the Sales Directors at TIME. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their career in the sales/marketing field. Ideal candidate will have the ability to meet deadlines in an extremely fast paced environment by multi-tasking, prioritizing and utilizing crystal clear communication skills to manage three direct reports & varying business needs. Candidate must be highly motivated as well as possess strong organizational skills, be proficient in digital and social media and be able to problem solve. Previous work experience and passion for digital media and publishing a plus.
You will:
• Provide administrative support to the sales directors as necessary including day to day maintenance of TIME’s advertising business, coordinating meetings, answering phones, booking travel and managing expense reports.
• Help prepare each sales person for sales calls by providing brand overviews, historical ad spending, & competitive trends
• Submit research requests and compile reports/presentations based on research findings.
• Assist with campaign management (i.e. coordinate with Ad Operations, Production, Billing and Marketing).
• Prepare sales materials, presentations, and maintain agency/client contact database.
• Help organize client events & entertainment.
• Track sales requests and update sales opportunities as needed; manage & process ad contracts.
• Become proficient with all Meredith internal online resources (i.e. The Well, SalesPlan, BOSS, Travel and Expense website).
You are:
• Organized: You live by prioritization and organization. You’re a born multitasker who loves to take on a good challenge; especially on a tight deadline. You see the big picture, but your attention to detail and creative flair make you an invaluable asset to any team.
• Tech savvy: You have excellent computer skills, particularly with PC Windows, MWork, Excel, PowerPoint, ACT, and Outlook. You use the tools of your world to manage operations effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment focused on quality.
• A team-player: Communication is everything to you. You use it as a tool in the workplace to successfully complete projects as a part of a team. Your great attitude, sense of humor and courteous personality are infectious to others around you; creating a proactive dynamic among coworkers.
• Communicative: Grace under pressure. That’s what you have. You’re indispensable to bosses, teammates for your calm, direct approach to communication.