Sales Assistant - Wafb
Sales Assistant - Wafb
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WAFB:
WAFB-TV is the CBS affiliate located in Baton Rouge Louisiana. We service a 13-parish area in Louisiana and three counties in Mississippi. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
Job Summary/Description:
WAFB in Baton Rouge LA is seeking a friendly positive self-motivated individual whose primary responsibilities will be to provide a variety of administrative support duties and increase productivity as a Sales Assistant to the sales organization. The individual must be organized resourceful detail-oriented and thrive in a team environment have a strong work ethic be a detail-oriented excellent communicator and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work culture. The Sales Assistant position is vital in helping regional and national partners grow. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Highly organized and proactive with strong initiative
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word) and able to learn new software quickly
Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
Provide support to Sales Management and Sales Staff
Order entry/maintenance including avails proposals pre/post logs
Create PowerPoint sales presentations
Daily management of inventory changes/program changes
Pull and provide detailed reports for management as well as sales staff and clients
Coordinate with other departments on projects as needed
Assist with research
Strong phone communication and listening skills
Desire to provide outstanding customer service
Qualifications/Requirements:
Microsoft software experience (Excel PowerPoint Word) is required
Strong organizational and phone skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WAFB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
