Sales Assistant

Adams Outdoor•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Sales Assistant. This role is responsible for supporting the advertising sales department by preparing proposals, tracking and reporting weekly and monthly numbers and projections, updating inventory reports, and acting as the initial company representative by answering incoming calls. The Sales Assistant will also compile information for Account Executives, create insertion orders, make and update advertising/media and prospect kits, conduct market research, and serve as a liaison between clients, Account Executives, and various departments. The position involves developing inventory maps to assist the selling process, distributing marketing materials, sending proof of performance reports to clients, and potentially assisting with accounts receivables. AOA, founded in 1983, operates in 12 markets across the U.S. and received investment from Searchlight Capital Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in 2021.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years general office/clerical experience.
Knowledge of advertising functions and terms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Distributes all sales related information.
Creates outgoing proposals and presentations.
Compiles information for Account Executives.
Compiles insertion orders and folders when needed.
Compiles weekly projection numbers for sales management of the market.
Performs weekly update of inventory of all reports on Inventory Management System
Acts as assistant to SM and at times the GM of the market.
Answers incoming calls as a company representative.
Makes advertising/media kits.
Updates prospect kits.
Conducts research on current and potential clients as well as market trends.
Acts as a liaison between clients, AEs and various departments.
Develops inventory maps to aid in the selling process.
May distribute and update internal and external marketing materials
Sends proof of performance pictures and reports to clients
Could be required to attend weekly sales meetings
May work with the Regional Business Manager on accounts receivables.
Performs other functions that may be assigned by supervisor.