Sales Assistant

Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking.

About the role

Cumulus Media | Eugene, OR has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with some of the top radio talents in the country and become an ambassador for Cumulus. We are looking for an individual with an outgoing personality that also has the ability to be flexible, proactively supportive, productive, friendly, and most importantly, loves radio. The Sales Assistant is an integral part of a radio advertising sales team and provides administrative support to the sales reps and managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the sales team, clients, and other inter-company departments
• Organize and input both new and revised orders; assist in creating sales proposals and digital campaigns; and provide customer care to help eliminate problems and grow business
• Assist Account Executives with orders and traffic as needed
• Prepare and assemble reports and presentations
• Provide research materials using Tapscan, Media Monitors, Scarborough, etc.
• Keep sales materials and media kits up to date
• Backup for Account Executives to input traffic instructions into Vcreative
• Backup for Receptionist
• Attend national promotions as needed
• Answer telephones, type correspondence, and schedule appointments
• Maintain account lists, mailing lists, and employee lists
• Provide support to clients by providing documents, forms, and other paperwork to ensure seamless execution of client media buys
• Assist Traffic Managers by gathering copy and traffic and working to solve clearance issues
• Work on highly time-sensitive projects, adhering to deadlines
• Manage multiple project requests simultaneously with quick turnaround time
• Responsible for entering National orders and commercial copy
• Additional duties as designated by the Sales Manager or Market Manager related to sales or administrative functions

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in sales, marketing, advertising, and/or promotions preferred
• Extensive computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), image manipulation, social media, and the ability to adapt to proprietary computer systems
• Background in radio station continuity or sales helpful
• Self-starter that is detail-oriented, organized, and must be excellent at written and oral communication
• Strong multitasking skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and a team player attitude
• Aptitude to make decisions and work independently without immediate direction or supervision
• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels

Pay

USD $30,000.00 - USD $35,000.00 / year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonus program