Sales Assistant - Direct Response Ad Sales

AMC Networks•New York, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant - Direct Response Ad Sales to join our Pricing & Inventory and Direct Response team based in our New York, NY office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
0-2 Years relevant experience
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc)
Strong written, oral, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous position in sales environment or internship experience a plus

Responsibilities

Managing booked business and key accounts
Developing strong relationships with agency assistants and buyers
Supporting Account Directors on all aspects of deal management
Preparing all order letters in order to enter deals into the respective systems
Sending out traffic instructions and track down tapes
Maintaining outlists and cut-off times for their respective Account Directors.
Sending flowcharts and log times to agencies
Resolving discrepancies with agency assistants/buyers and negotiating makegoods.
Entering sales plans into WideOrbit.
Processing allocations, flighting and move requests.