R1 Sales Assistant

Radio One; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio One in Houston, TX is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Sales and Marketing department. The role involves handling orders for national campaigns, coordinating with agencies, and preparing presentations for revenue-generating opportunities.

The candidate should be detail-focused, organized, and capable of working varied hours including weekends. Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma.
• College preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand sales terms and functions.
• Enter orders from National Rep Firm and agencies.
• Monitor and execute national and corporate orders and campaigns.
• Process make-goods and exceptions with traffic department.
• Communicate with National Rep Firm and agencies via email/phone.
• Engage with and monitor the order system.
• Create presentations and sales kits for use.
• Participate in local market sales, promotions, and meetings to generate revenue.
• Manage Sales Pending Reports.
• Assist in collections with agencies and accounts.
• Provide clerical support including filing contracts.
• Assist with promotions such as remotes and events.
• Enter digital orders and digital components into Ando or similar system.
• Assist receptionist desk duties when needed.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Organization

Self-starter

Team player

MS Office

Criminal background check

Right to work in US

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Sales Full Time Houston, TX, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1253

Job Position: Sales Assistant

Department: Sales and Marketing

Reports to: General Sales Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Status: Full Time

Work Location: Houston, TX

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+

stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple, to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding sales terms and functions
• Entering orders received from our National Rep Firm and agencies
• Monitoring and helping to execute all national and corporate sales orders and campaigns
• Processing make-goods and exceptions for national and corporate orders which will in many cases entail working closely with the traffic department
• Communicating regularly with our National Rep Firm and agencies via email and phone
• Engaging with and monitoring the National Rep Firm order system
• Creating presentations, sales kits and recaps primarily for use
• Participating in local market sales, promotions, and programming meetings as requested in order to represent national sales and to bring opportunities for revenue generation back to the Sales team
• Managing Sales Pending Reports on an ongoing basis
• Assist in collections with agencies and accounts
• Providing clerical support including filing of contracts
• Assisting with promotions such as remotes and events
• Entering digital orders and digital components into Ando or similar system
• Assisting with receptionist desk duties when needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Flexible schedule, with the ability and willingness to work varied hours on the weekdays, and weekends
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
• Self-starter, with the ability to take and follow direction
• Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint presentations and Excel
• Submit to a criminal background check
• Legal right to work in the United States

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma.
• College preferred but not required.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I have read and understand the duties, requirements and other details listed on this job description.