Sales Assistant

adamsoutdoor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA) in Norfolk is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the advertising sales team by preparing proposals, tracking weekly and monthly numbers, updating inventory, and handling incoming calls as a company representative.

The role involves distributing sales information, compiling data for Account Executives, creating proposals, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure accurate, timely materials for clients and prospects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years general office/clerical experience. Knowledge of advertising functions and terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Distributes all sales related information.
• Creates outgoing proposals and presentations.
• Compiles information for Account Executives.
• Compiles insertion orders and folders when needed.
• Compiles weekly projection numbers for sales management of the market.
• Performs weekly update of inventory of all reports on Inventory Management System.
• Acts as assistant to SM and at times the GM of the market.
• Answers incoming calls as a company representative.
• Makes advertising/media kits.
• Updates prospect kits.
• Conducts research on current and potential clients as well as market trends.
• Acts as a liaison between clients, AEs and various departments.
• Develops inventory maps to aid in the selling process.
• May distribute and update internal and external marketing materials.
• Sends proof of performance pictures and reports to clients.
• Could be required to attend weekly sales meetings.
• May work with the Regional Business Manager on accounts receivables.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Computer skills

Advertising knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Candidates who currently live in and know the Hampton Roads area are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Sales Assistant to be responsible for advertising sales department proposals, tracking and reporting all weekly and end of month numbers, projections, updating inventory reports and answering incoming calls as a company representative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Distributes all sales related information.
• Creates outgoing proposals and presentations.
• Compiles information for Account Executives.
• Compiles insertion orders and folders when needed.
• Compiles weekly projection numbers for sales management of the market.
• Performs weekly update of inventory of all reports on Inventory Management System.
• Acts as assistant to SM and at times the GM of the market.
• Answers incoming calls as a company representative.
• Makes advertising/media kits.
• Updates prospect kits.
• Conducts research on current and potential clients as well as market trends.
• Acts as a liaison between clients, AEs and various departments.
• Develops inventory maps to aid in the selling process.
• May distribute and update internal and external marketing materials.
• Sends proof of performance pictures and reports to clients.
• Could be required to attend weekly sales meetings.
• May work with the Regional Business Manager on accounts receivables.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years general office/clerical experience. Knowledge of advertising functions and terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent data entry and computer skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.