What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Sales Assistant position at WJRT, Inc. ABC12?
Company Description
WJRT-TV, channel 12, is the ABC-affiliated broadcast television station in the Flint, Saginaw and Bay City market. The station is Mid-Michigan’s premiere source for Local News, Weather, and Sports, with newsrooms and studios located in Flint and Saginaw. ABC12 first went on air in 1958 and is now owned by Allen Media Broadcasting, offering 43 hours of local news per week along with ABC Network programming and syndicated shows like Live with Kelly & Ryan, We the People, and Funny You Should Ask.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Sales Assistant located in Flint, MI at WJRT, Inc. ABC12. The Sales Assistant will be responsible for supporting the sales team, managing customer accounts, providing excellent customer service, coordinating sales activities, and assisting in sales administration tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Entering and maintaining orders, including digital campaigns utilizing station and vendor operating systems.
- Support Account Executives in overseeing and order entry.
- Other duties as assigned by the Sales Managers.
- Assist in creating marketing materials for client presentations and station initiatives.
- Prepare and submit sales and financial reports as directed.
Qualifications
- Interpersonal Skills, Communication, and Customer Service skills
- Sales and Organization Skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior experience in sales or customer service is a plus
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field
- Pre-employment background check