R1 National Sales Assistant
Job Location:
Silver Spring, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Job Position: National Sales Assistant
Department: Sales and Marketing
Reports to: Sales Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Status: Full Time
Work Location: Houston TX
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty-five years 13 markets and 70stations later we are an urban media empire spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One on your televisions with TV One and may even be the name behind your favorite website with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power and our mission here at Radio One Inc. is simple to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees biggest fans and it is our daily mission to attract develop and retain the brightest stars in the business.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understanding sales terms and functions
- Entering orders received from our National Rep Firm and agencies
- Monitoring and helping to execute all national and corporate sales orders and campaigns
- Processing make-goods and exceptions for national and corporate orders which will in many cases entail working closely with the traffic department
- Communicating regularly with our National Rep Firm and agencies via email and phone
- Engaging with and monitoring the National Rep Firm order system
- Creating presentations sales kits and recaps primarily for national use
- Must have reasonable knowledge of and experience with PowerPoint
- Participating in local market sales promotions and programming meetings as requested in order to represent national sales and to bring opportunities for revenue generation back to the National Sales team
- Managing National Sales Pending Reports on an ongoing basis
- Assist in collections with national agencies and accounts
- Providing clerical support including filing of contracts
- Assisting with national promotions such as remotes and events
- Entering digital orders and digital components into Ando or similar system
- Assisting with receptionist desk duties when needed
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Flexible schedule with the ability and willingness to work varied hours on the weekdays and weekends
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
- Self-starter with the ability to take and follow direction
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with the stations clients and listeners
- Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED. Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record. Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time with or without notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement.
Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role please contact
Required Experience:
Junior IC
