Local Sales Assistant/Sales Trainee Job in Oklahoma City 73114, Oklahoma US

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: KFOR-TV / KAUT-TV                                                            DATE: March 22, 2012

POSITION TITLE: Local Sales Assistant/Sales Trainee

REPORTS TO:  Local Sales Manager                            

POSITION SUMMARY:  KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City’s market leader and one of the top NBC affiliates in the country, has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant/Sales Trainee to enhance our strong sales team.  Primary duties include but not limited to providing support to account executives in the sales department.  Support includes developing presentations, filing, answering phones, and general administrative work; along with other duties as assigned. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to work well under pressure and be a team player.  College degree preferred and one-two year’s office or related experience required. Position includes ongoing job training in sales development, learning about the industry, and methods used in generating sales and sales reports as well as understanding the day to day sales process.  This includes multi-platform selling and interfacing with other departments relative to the sales department.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Receives and confirms KFOR-TV / KAUT-TV sales orders.

·         Completes/processes orders and inputs same into traffic system, as needed.

·         Clears discrepancies with agencies, advertisers, and sales manager.

·         Schedules make-goods or replacement orders.

·         Works with accounting department.

·         Performs assigned tasks such as monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

·         Enters, maintains, and creates paid program calendar and orders.

·         Update and maintain electronic invoice files.

·         Backup support to the Receptionist

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of traffic computer system, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite required; internet savvy,  must be able to calculate figures and prioritize; excellent organizational and communication skills; self-starter.

Physical Requirements:

Dexterity to operate keys and buttons on computers, telephone and other office equipment.  Ability to lift up to 10 or more pounds, as needed.  Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Total Number of Employees Supervised:         EXEMPT          NON-EXEMPT

                                                                                                     0                                  0

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

 

Send resume to:  444 East Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 or email kforjobs@localtvllc.com

Local TV LLC  is an Equal Opportunity Employer