Sales Service Representative

A&E Networks; New York (NY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking entry-level Sales Service Representatives to support its National Sales Team. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive, providing professional service to clients while maximizing advertising revenue across various platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic media environment, with opportunities for growth and learning.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401k matching

Annual incentive target

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all negotiated deals in system, communicating flowcharts and schedule changes.
• Negotiate upgrades and program schedule changes with agency contacts.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid, or full-time in-office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story

Our mission is to be different, diversified, and necessary. And to make money (put another way, to monetize the content by all A+E Global Media and platforms). We are a sales force that represents a portfolio of innovative culture brands and dynamic advertising solutions. The strength of our portfolio is how we can speak to a wide range of audience interests, connect with original creative storytelling and through multiple always-on distribution touchpoints, deliver a premium, safe environment for advertisers. We pride ourselves on reliable, accountable, and best-in-class service. If this sounds like you, we'd like you to be one of us.

Job Description

We currently have exciting entry-level opportunities within our Media Solutions team for self-starting, detail-oriented, proactive, and responsible individuals to join our National Sales Team and Direct Response (DR) Team as Sales Service Representatives (SSRs). These roles are critical in supporting the Media Solutions organization to maximize advertising revenue across all A+E Global Media brands.

As an SSR, you will provide prompt, accurate, and professional service to clients and advertising agencies, while ensuring the smooth execution of advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. These roles are ideal for candidates eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all negotiated deals in system, communicating flowcharts and schedule changes to agency contacts.
• Work with Commercial Operations to ensure all allocations and traffic material is delivered in a timely manner.
• Negotiate upgrades and program schedule changes with agency contacts to ensure deal integrity.
• Help the team deliver on key revenue drivers through targeted flighting, including calculating key metrics for client objectives (e.g., percentages).
• Collect added value material from agency to execute linear, digital, and social sponsorships: Billboard copy, logos, tags.

Direct Response-Specific Responsibilities:

• Input, maintain, and revise DR client campaigns in system.
• Work with Sales Operations, Finance, and S&P to ensure campaigns are booked in a timely manner and air accurately and as expected.
• Maintain internal client databases.
• Daily client communication.

Basic Requirements:

• A four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with social media platforms is a plus.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Highly organized team player who successfully operates in a team-oriented setting.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information, work independently, efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.

What You'll Learn

As a member of the A+E Media Solutions team, you'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative media environment. You'll become a subject matter expert in our brands, programming, marketing, research, and analytics—gaining insight into how these elements work together to serve clients. You'll learn how to build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, how revenue goals are set and achieved, and how to thrive professionally while having fun along the way. You'll discover what makes A+E a unique and rewarding place to grow your career.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $27.67 - $31.13
Annual Incentive Target: 5%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation will be based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation package, including healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.