Advertising Operations Associate

Lee Enterprises•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advertising Operations Associate - Lincoln, NE Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and energized by keeping a fast-paced sales organization running smoothly? We're seeking an Advertising Operations Associate who thrives behind the scenes, connecting people, processes and information to help our sales team succeed. In this role, you'll serve as a critical link between sales, finance and internal operations, ensuring accurate revenue reporting, tracking sales performance, resolving billing questions and supporting the day-to-day needs of our advertising business. Based in Lincoln, this position is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working with data, managing multiple priorities and making a meaningful impact on business performance.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or related field.
Have 2+ years of experience in advertising sales coordination or a similar role.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Hubspot.
Be Able to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on sales performance metrics, including revenue to goal, active accounts, sales activity and progress toward individual and team targets. Provide timely, accurate reporting to help drive accountability and revenue growth.
Proactively support the sales team throughout the sales cycle, from prospect research and proposal preparation to order entry, billing and follow-up. Streamline administrative processes and remove obstacles so our sales professionals can spend more time selling and less time on paperwork.
Research and resolve invoice questions, billing discrepancies and revenue-related issues, working collaboratively with sales, finance and other internal teams.
Develop and maintain trackers for advertising initiatives, sales campaigns and special projects, monitoring progress, deadlines and results.
Prepare profit and loss (P&L) statements for advertising projects and publications, providing insights into financial performance.
Research and compile historical client advertising spend, contract information, campaign tactics and other business intelligence to support sales strategies, client meetings and revenue opportunities.
Serve as a liaison between the sales team and internal operations to help ensure accurate order processing, timely campaign execution and resolution of operational issues.
Maintain a working understanding of digital advertising solutions, including Google, Meta/Facebook and programmatic advertising, to effectively support the sales team and internal processes.