Sales Assistant- Direct Response

This is a Full Time Job

Overview

The Sales Assistant position at Discovery is the entry-level role to get you on the path to a successful career within multi platform media sales. Sales Assistants provide sales support to Account Executives and Sales Planners on Discovery’s US networks which include: HGTV, ID, Animal Planet, DIY Network, Food Network, TLC, OWN, Cooking Channel, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Science & Motor Trend Network.

Assist with general support functions and account maintenance for the Account Executive and all others as directed by Sales Management

Responsibilities

• Assist Direct Response Account Executive in coordination & execution of media schedules and account maintenance.
• Input orders, process revisions, verify and disseminate contracts, across various software platforms.
• Organize contracts and corresponding files.
• Act as liaison between Comm. Ops and Account Executive.
• Work directly with Inventory Management to best fill weekly inventory.
• Work directly with Sales Planner and Account Executive to help maximize revenue.
• Prepare and distribute sales materials and media kits.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have strong computer experience (word processing, graphics, excel, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong customer service skills
• Should be organized, detailed oriented and a strong ability to multi-task
• Previous related experience a plus
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States