Sales Assistant - KLSR TV

Position Overview

KLSR TV Eugene is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to support our sales team! In this position you will need to successfully operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will be a key contributor to our sales team's success. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter TV sales orders into our internal operating system while meeting strict deadlines 
• Maintain schedules and paperwork 
• Resolve any advertiser schedule discrepancies 
• Assist local sales Account Executives and Sales Managers order entry and sales activity reports 
• Perform general office duties including answering phones including the switchboard, back up for other assistants and other key clerical duties. 
• Updating station materials including media kits, program one-sheets and other sales documents. 
• Prepare post campaign reports 
• Distribution of daily sales reports and daily order entry. 
• Work with advertising agency representatives with makegoods, contracts, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 
• B.A. preferred or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• A professional and positive attitude 
• Highly organized and possess the ability to switch focus quickly when needed and work on multiple projects at the same time 
• Accurate computer data entry skill and ability 
• Excellent written and verbal skills 
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, able to act with a sense of urgency and adhere to set deadlines 
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team 
• Must be able to work in highly collaborative environment 
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail 
• Strong customer service skills providing quick response time and accurate issue resolution. 
• Results-driven and highly accountable 
• Self-directed, motivated, and with exceptional multi-tasking abilities 
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, written instructions 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 
• Experience with computer keying and experience in/familiarity with broadcasting 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Media experience preferred (Wide Orbit traffic system experience a plus)