Sales Account Associate

Hearst•Sacramento, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

KCRA 3, the NBC-affiliate in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a Sales Account Associate. As a Sales Account Associate, you will work with the sales team on processing and advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales teams, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This individual will work closely with the advertising sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. The Entry Level – Sales Account Associate position is a training sales program that will develop Sales Account Associates into Sales Account Executives. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. In person attendance is required. Training Comprehensive 10-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through the Hearst Sales Development Program. Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques. Train with top sales producers. Learn software skills such as WideOrbit and other sales platforms. Roleplay and practice presentations regularly.

Requirements

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects, and tight deadlines.
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
Must be highly-focused and organized, detail oriented.
Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 10-12 months.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.
Effectively communicate with our teams (including sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
Maintain and organize sales database.