R1 Sales Assistant

Urban1•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sales Assistant supports Radio One’s Sales and Marketing department in Houston, Texas. The role assists with national and corporate sales orders and campaigns, coordinates with the National Rep Firm, agencies, and traffic department, and provides sales, clerical, promotional, digital-order, and receptionist support. The position is full time and reports to the General Sales Manager.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma.
Flexible schedule and ability and willingness to work varied weekday and weekend hours.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Self-starter who can take and follow direction.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
Submit to a criminal background check.
Legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

College education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand sales terms and functions.
Enter orders received from the National Rep Firm and agencies.
Monitor and help execute national and corporate sales orders and campaigns.
Process make-goods and exceptions for national and corporate orders, often working with the traffic department.
Communicate regularly with the National Rep Firm and agencies by email and phone.
Engage with and monitor the National Rep Firm order system.
Create presentations, sales kits, and recaps primarily for use.
Participate in local-market sales, promotions, and programming meetings as requested, representing national sales and identifying revenue-generation opportunities for the Sales team.
Manage Sales Pending Reports on an ongoing basis.
Assist with collections from agencies and accounts.
Provide clerical support, including filing contracts.
Assist with promotions such as remotes and events.
Enter digital orders and digital components into Ando or a similar system.
Assist with receptionist desk duties when needed.