Sales Support Specialist

Metro Market Media — The Gainesville Times, Forsyth County News, Dawson County News Metro Market Media is a leader in local media and marketing solutions, committed to helping our communities stay informed and connected. Our portfolio includes The Times of Gainesville, Forsyth County News, Dawson County News, specialty publications, and our popular “Best of” awards programs and community events. We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Sales Support Specialist to join our team. This entry-level role blends administrative coordination with hands‑on client support, working directly alongside our Director of Revenue and sales team. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, connecting with clients, and contributing to a high-performing team. What You’ll Do Provide day-to-day administrative and sales support to the sales team Prepare client proposals, presentations, and meeting materials Follow up with warm leads and lapsed advertisers by phone or email Track sales activity and updates in our CRM system Administrative Coordination Manage schedules, send calendar invites, and support project timelines Process incoming ad orders and confirm specs with clients Work closely with creative and production teams to ensure timely ad delivery Organize and deliver client materials (plaques, publications, etc.) Provide on‑site support for company events, including our “Best of” awards programs and community events Assist with invoicing, billing summaries, and account reconciliation Pull and share campaign performance reports (impressions, reach, etc.) Monitor overdue accounts and support client follow-up What You’ll Need Prior experience in sales support, administrative assistance, or customer service Excellent communication skills and a professional phone and email presence Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Office Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Availability for occasional evening and weekend work to support events and deadlines How You’ll Show Up Our core values aren’t posters on a wall — they’re how we hire, how we work, and how we measure success. The right candidate brings them to the job every day: Be honest. You act with integrity and communicate straight — including flagging a problem early rather than letting it slide. Stay curious. You ask smart questions about our products, clients, and processes, and you’re eager to learn new tools and systems. All in, every time. You sweat the details, take ownership of a task from request to delivery, and go above and beyond when it counts. We before me. You work collaboratively across sales, creative, and production, offer help before you’re asked, and lead with kindness. Win together, grow together. You put customers first, deliver results, and take pride in helping the whole team hit its goals. Schedule & Flexibility This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Gainesville, GA, with standard Monday–Friday business hours. Because our “Best of” awards programs, community events, and publication deadlines don’t always fall inside a normal workday, this role includes occasional evening and weekend hours for event setup, on‑site event support, and client hospitality. These dates are scheduled in advance whenever possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metro Market Media