Sales Assistant

About the Role

TEGNA is looking for someone with a unique blend of administrative, computer, and sales support experience. This role is the linchpin that connects the Sales Organization to TEGNA’s clients. As the Sales Assistant, you will be the primary support person for the Sales staff and the Sales Fulfillment team, assisting in all aspects of the sales process, including good stewardship of client business.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with agencies and station counterparts
• Order entry, maintenance of client schedules, and regular tracking of client audience delivery
• Developing presentations and providing a high level of customer service
• Resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensuring all orders follow standardized TEGNA coding for accurate corporate reporting
• Working closely with TEGNA Sales Management to assure accuracy, continuity, and meeting sales deadlines
• Actively working in TEGNA selling platforms (WideOrbit Traffic, WideOrbit Media Sales, WideOrbit Connect, etc.)
• Creating analysis on campaigns to determine clearance trends, avails by station, sell-out percentages, revenue reporting, etc.
• Working with TCO on training opportunities for Sales Assistants

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full and part-time employees
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match up to 4% of pay, 100% vested from day one
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

Note: Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and thus some or all of the benefits described may not apply.

Qualifications

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Skills

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EEO Statement: TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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