Ad Sales Assistant

Hallmark Cards, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark Cards, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support Account Executives and Sales Planners in servicing agencies and clients daily.

The role involves maintaining media schedules, handling sales orders, and stewarding client accounts through flowcharts and notices. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising or related field, strong PC skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication or Advertising preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior Sales experience preferred and media internship/experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of media schedules.
• Builds and modifies sales orders including weekly allocations and move requests.
• Stewards client accounts by creating and updating flowcharts and change notices.
• Makes good on all pre-empted spots and monitors programming changes.
• Coordinates added value implementation.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Sales experience

Media scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

This position is responsible for working with Account Executives and Sales Planners to service and maintain agencies and clients on a daily basis.

The hourly range for this job is between $18.66—$24.86 . Hourly rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the maintenance of media schedules
• Builds and modifies sales orders including weekly allocations and move requests
• Stewards client accounts by creating and updating flowcharts and change notices
• Makes good on all pre-empted spots as well as monitors programming changes
• Coordinates added value implementation
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is required with emphasis in Marketing, Communication or Advertising preferred
• Prior PC experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively
• Ability to create flowcharts
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment
• Prior Sales experience is preferred
• Prior Media internship or experience highly desired
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to effectively plan work and follow through to completion
• Ability to listen well and actively engage others to facilitate positive outcomes
• Must personally commit to excellence in every aspect of work

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