SALES ASSISTANT - WLBT

Sales Assistant - WLBT

WLBT-TV in Jackson, MS, is seeking an organized, resourceful, detail-oriented individual to provide support to the sales management team, Media Executives, and station clients. The individual will work directly with the sales team and management to provide client customer service and delivery of sales commitments. An ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who works well under pressure, has good time management skills, and one who likes to solve problems with a positive attitude.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Assist the Director of Sales and Multimedia Sales Managers in order entry and maintenance
• Pull and provide detailed reports for management, as well as sales staff and clients
• Assist as needed during the political season, including uploading information to the FCC website
• Support the local sales team as needed
• Entry of broadcast and digital orders when needed
• Organizing and maintaining a high level of customer service on an ongoing basis
• Verifying the accuracy of orders
• Pulling monthly proof of performance reports for clients
• Helping create sales presentations

Qualifications / Requirements :

WLBT-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company

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 Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.