National Sales Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

KQCA-TV, the Hearst Television My Network affiliate in Sacramento, CA is looking for a National Sales Assistant. Excellent telephone, email and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required. You must show enthusiasm, work initiative, and possess strong organizational and computer skills, including MS Office. Accuracy and ability to interact with clients in a professional manner is essential. Learning database and industry software is required. You will report to the National Sales Manager. This career opportunity is a great way to become an important part of a highly respected TV station and begin/advance a career with Hearst and an industry-leading television station group.

Responsibilities
• Assist National Sales Manager in day-to-day duties
• Enter and maintain all national orders
• Effectively communicate with national sales representatives and advertising agencies across the country
• Develop a thorough understanding of Nielsen ratings, Wide Orbit, Kantar and other research tools
• Create supportive marketing materials for sales team and assist in the development of sales proposals, advertising packages and client presentations
• Assist with political, paid programming and direct response advertising
• Support the Local Sales, Traffic/Copy desk, and Receptionist teams as needed

Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly focused, organized, and detail oriented
• Meet deadlines in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Work cooperatively with managers, co-workers and clients to deliver a high level of service
• Capable of learning new software systems promptly and thoroughly
• Take pride in work, respond to instructions well, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working independently if necessary
• Proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Teams), as well as video conferencing platforms such as Teams, Zoom, Ring, and Webex
• Related military experience will be considered