#621 Sales Assistant

Position: #621 Sales Assistant Department: Sales Reports To: General Sales Manager Location: WWAY Wilmington NC Employment Type: Full-Time Job Posting WWAY-TV a subsidiary of Morris Network is seeking is seeking a detail-oriented organized and dependable Sales Assistant to support our Local Account Executives and help ensure the day-to-day sales operation runs efficiently. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative and sales support to Local Account Executives including order entry make goods account maintenance reporting and general sales coordination. The Sales Assistant will also provide secondary support to Regional Account Executives and serve as back-up support for the current Sales Assistant to ensure continuity of critical daily weekly and monthly responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment has strong attention to detail communicates effectively and enjoys working as part of a team. Primary Responsibilities Local Account Executive Support Assist Local Account Executives with day-to-day administrative and sales-related needs. Enter revise and maintain advertising orders accurately and in a timely manner. Process and coordinate make goods and other schedule adjustments. Assist with resolving order discrepancies missing information scheduling issues and other client/account needs. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer orders. Communicate with Account Executives traffic programming and other departments as needed to ensure orders are executed correctly. Assist Account Executives with reports account information and sales-related projects. Help monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding items to keep accounts moving efficiently. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in business communications media or a related field is a plus. Previous administrative customer service sales support or broadcast/media experience preferred. Previous experience using Wide Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales preferred Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working with spreadsheets databases email and other business software. Ability to learn broadcast sales systems and processes quickly. Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial and customer information appropriately. Dependable team player who can provide reliable back-up coverage and step in when needed. Key Success Factors The successful candidate will be someone who: Is highly organized and deadline-driven. Understands that accuracy in order entry and reporting is critical. Can manage multiple Account Executive requests while maintaining attention to detail. Communicates proactively when information is missing or deadlines may be at risk. Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities. Works well with Account Executives Sales Management Traffic Programming Finance and other departments. Is willing and able to learn all aspects of the Sales Assistant role to provide dependable back-up coverage. Why Join WWAY This position provides an opportunity to become an integral part of the WWAY sales team while gaining valuable experience in broadcast advertising local media sales account management and sales operations. The Sales Assistant plays a key role in helping Account Executives serve clients effectively and ensuring the stations sales operation runs accurately and efficiently. To Apply: Send a Resume or link to your LinkedIn page to Becca Monroe-Hardy - emailprotected OTHER INFORMATION: No Telephone calls please. We utilize DMV criminal background checks and drug screening as a condition of employment. It is the policy of WWAY-TV LLC that employment shall be based on merit qualification and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicants or an employees race age sex religion color national origin or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.