#621 Sales Assistant

WWAY; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WWAY-TV is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support Local Account Executives and ensure day-to-day sales operations run efficiently. You will handle order entry, make goods, account maintenance, reporting, and general sales coordination while coordinating with other departments.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with focus on accuracy, deadlines, and teamwork in a fast-paced broadcasting environment in Wilmington, NC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in business, communications, media, or related field is a plus.
• Prior administrative, customer service, sales support, or broadcast/media experience preferred.
• Experience using Wide Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, revise, and maintain advertising orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process and coordinate make goods and other schedule adjustments.
• Assist with resolving order discrepancies, missing information, scheduling issues, and other client/account needs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wide Orbit Traffic

Wide Orbit Media Sales

Job description

Position: #621

Sales Assistant

Department: Sales

Reports To: General Sales Manager

Location: WWAY, Wilmington, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

WWAY-TV, a subsidiary of Morris Network, is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Sales Assistant to support our Local Account Executives and help ensure the day-to-day sales operation runs efficiently. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative and sales support to Local Account Executives, including order entry, make goods, account maintenance, reporting, and general sales coordination. The Sales Assistant will also provide secondary support to Regional Account Executives and serve as back-up support for the current Sales Assistant to ensure continuity of critical daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, communicates effectively, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Local Account Executive Support
  • Assist Local Account Executives with day-to-day administrative and sales-related needs.
  • Enter, revise, and maintain advertising orders accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Process and coordinate make goods and other schedule adjustments.
  • Assist with resolving order discrepancies, missing information, scheduling issues, and other client/account needs.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer orders.
  • Communicate with Account Executives, traffic, programming, and other departments as needed to ensure orders are executed correctly.
  • Assist Account Executives with reports, account information, and sales-related projects.
  • Help monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding items to keep accounts moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in business, communications, media, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous administrative, customer service, sales support, or broadcast/media experience preferred.
• Previous experience using Wide Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, email, and other business software.
• Ability to learn broadcast sales systems and processes quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial and customer information appropriately.
• Dependable team player who can provide reliable back-up coverage and step in when needed.

Key Success Factors

• Is highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Understands that accuracy in order entry and reporting is critical.
• Can manage multiple Account Executive requests while maintaining attention to detail.
• Communicates proactively when information is missing or deadlines may be at risk.
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Works well with Account Executives, Sales Management, Traffic, Programming, Finance, and other departments.
• Is willing and able to learn all aspects of the Sales Assistant role to provide dependable back-up coverage.

Why Join WWAY?

This position provides an opportunity to become an integral part of the WWAY sales team while gaining valuable experience in broadcast advertising, local media sales, account management, and sales operations. The Sales Assistant plays a key role in helping Account Executives serve clients effectively and ensuring the station’s sales operation runs accurately and efficiently.

Other Information

No Telephone calls please. We utilize DMV, criminal background checks and drug screening as a condition of employment. It is the policy of WWAY-TV, LLC that employment shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.