Sales Assistant

Hearst•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KQCA-TV, the Hearst Television My Network affiliate in Sacramento, CA is looking for a Sales Assistant who is organized, a detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential along with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment. Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, generating support materials for the sales team and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This career opportunity is a great way to get your foot in the door at a highly respected TV station and begin a career with Hearst Television, an industry-leading television station group.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Products including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple projects.
Capable of learning new systems promptly and thoroughly.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Must be highly focused, organized, accurate and detail oriented.
Must have computer and software experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous media experience is a plus.
Military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist Sales Managers and Account Executives in day-to-day duties.
Entering and maintaining all orders.
Assisting in the development of sales proposals, advertising packages and client presentations.
Effectively communicating with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients to ascertain performance and delivery of campaigns.
Interacting with and supporting co-workers, clients and the viewing public in a professional manner, both on the phone and in person.