Sales Assistant

CBS Media Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS Media Ventures is seeking a motivated sales support professional in New York to help manage inventory and drive client communications for syndicated programming and advertising sales.

You will collaborate with Syndication, Buzzr and MovieSphere Gold teams, enter orders, and prepare reports while developing relationships with clients and internal partners. This role offers on-site work in New York and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years experience in sales support or related field.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support Syndication, Buzzr and MovieSphere Gold Sales Team.
• Manage inventory and ensure weekly sales of all commercial units.
• Send and organize information for clients (flow charts, delivery).
• Communicate with clients daily to align inventory with requests.
• Collaborate with operations, traffic and accounting teams.
• Enter orders into the system.
• Develop internal and external relationships.
• Prepare research and sales-related reports.
• Provide additional sales support as needed.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Responsibilities:

• Support Syndication, Buzzr and MovieSphere Gold Sales Team
• Work with the team to manage inventory and guarantee that all commercial units are sold in a given week
• Send and organize all important information a client may need in a timely manner (flow charts, delivery, etc.)
• Communicate with clients daily to ensure all inventory is run per the clients’ request
• Work across our ops, traffic and accounting teams
• Enter orders into system
• Develop internal and external relationships
• Prepare research and other sales related reports as needed
• Perform additional sales related support

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 + years experience (strong internship experience considered)

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be team-oriented and have a strong work ethic
• Must have exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills; must be able to multitask
• Must know Microsoft Office Suite

CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Sherri Shepherd,” and “Inside Edition.” The division also handles national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first-run syndicated programming, and operates Dabl, a multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network (www.dabl.com). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Skydance Corporation.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $45,000.00 - 55,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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