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    Sales Support Assistant, KMGH - Denver, United States - Scripps Media, Inc.

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    The E.W. Scripps Company is a premier media organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are currently seeking a high-energy, multi-tasking Sales Support Assistant to join our Sales team at KMGH in Denver, Colorado.

    The Sales Support Assistant III works under the direction of the Sales Manager to support the Growth & Retention Account Managers or Acquisition Account Executives on all activities related to the Acquisition and Retention and Growth process.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Facilitate & process sales presentations.
  • Assist in generating sales reports.
  • Work as an active and involved member of the team performing any task needed to support the retention and growth of advertising accounts and prospects. This includes but is not limited to customer calls, taking corrections and information from advertisers and setting appointments as needed.
  • Provide overall sales support to assigned team to include but not limited to:
  • Inputting ads into the ad order system, assist in collecting and composing ad copy, assist in maintaining account base and ensuring high customer service.
  • Calculate and have the ability to communicate rate packages to client and prospects.
  • With support from sales staff and managers identify and correct any billing errors or issues prior to end of month.
  • Correctly input client billing adjustments within the same month as dispute identified.
  • Communicate and work as a team player both internally and externally.
  • Attend sales training and planning meetings.
  • Assist in researching problems that develop with accounts and troubleshoot the issue developing a satisfactory conclusion for the property and the customer needs.
  • Assists Sales manager on all special project details including but not limited to production schedule, rate authorization and non-ad department communication.
  • Handles the daily general clerical functions such as filing, answering phones, creating correspondence and calculating rates to quote to customers when they call.
  • Arranges and distributes various advertising materials and sales reports to the proper areas in a timely manner.
  • Provide exemplary customer assistance.
  • Attend and participate in training and planning sessions.
  • Adheres to company policy and assigned standards of performance.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 0-2 years' experience in a related field.
  • Some college preferred.
  • WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Strong PowerPoint skills are a must (Ability to creatively use graphics to create PowerPoint presentations).
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • The ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales demographics information and creative layouts.
  • Must have the ability to generate reports, business correspondence, and presentations.
  • Strong communication skills and the capability to effectively respond to questions from managers, colleagues and customers.
  • Must have the ability to calculate figures related to the advertising rate packages.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint )
  • Must have the ability to learn new software programs such as ad order entry and customer relations management software.
  • Must have good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Keyboarding skills.
  • WHAT WE'LL OFFER:

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Full benefits; medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
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    COMPENSATION RANGE:

    : $ Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

  • A career path to grow your professional experiences
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
  • If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

    SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
    At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at .



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