Sales Assistant

Job Description

Market Account Manager

Job Summary: Collaborative role with the sales floor and Account Management team. This position reports to the Director of Sales and is responsible for ensuring booked revenue matches campaign delivery. This person will need to be adept in several systems and capable of keeping multiple projects organized as they move through the launch process.

Responsibilities

• Enters Sales Orders into traffic system and follow the life of the order while responding to client requests: order confirmations, spot times, invoices, missing copy for broadcast and digital: vCreative and the LAB, etc..
• Enters all LAB tickets for AEs, and follows through on completion of ticket request, and month end reconciliation
• Generates reports related to sales activities & revenue data, bump reports, unapproved credits, etc.
• Acts as an extension of the sales team by assisting with, sales development, sales material creation, marketing communications, and sponsorship proposals and recaps.• Handle The Lab for all AEs in the market.
• Provides administrative and/or process support for contract administration, customer service, and order history.
• Records and forwards checks, handles contracts for Account Executives, prepares presentations, types & proofreads correspondence, files and makes copies.
• Review and approve orders for Sales Department in the absence of DOS or Market President.
• Prepare billing to be mailed and notarize any invoices with script copy (GETTING OR HAVING A NOTARY IS A REQUIREMENT)
• Scans US currency checks to lockbox with banking software and mails Canadian currency checks to bank account for depositing
• Maintain Seize the Deal report for AE’s and track golf cards
• Administrative tasks and coordinating the executive of Live Events/Bus Trips
• Answer phones and receive visitors in reception area
• Track winner information

Qualifications

• Manages time; focuses on urgent and important tasks; avoids procrastination; follows up; shows strong attention to detail; meets deadlines
• Exceptional Communicator
• Adept in Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with broadcast/calendar billing, some familiarity with digital banner advertising and demonstrates an 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
• 6+ months experience in radio or digital advertising

Education

• Highschool diploma or higher education

About Us

Townsquare is a radio, digital media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the premier local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Our assets include 321 radio stations and more than 330+ local websites in 67 U.S. markets, a digital marketing solutions company ( Townsquare Interactive ), a proprietary digital programmatic advertising platform ( Townsquare Ignite ) and approximately 200 live events. Our brands include local media assets such as WYRK , KLAQ , K2 and NJ101.5 ; iconic local and regional events such as WYRK’s Taste of Country (update link!), the Boise Music Festival , the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival and Taste of Fort Collins ; and leading tastemaker music and entertainment websites such as XXLmag.com , TasteofCountry.com and Loudwire.com

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

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