R1 Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over forty-five 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:

• Support the sales cycle by accurately entering and tracking local sales orders and campaigns.
• Enter orders received from our local sales team
• Monitoring and helping to execute all local sales orders and campaigns
• Processing make-goods and exceptions for local orders which will in many cases entail working closely with the traffic department
• Maintain regular communication with Integrated Marketing Specialists and Sales Managers to secure alignment on client needs.
• Monitor and manage the local order system to ensure timely execution.
• Creating presentations, sales kits and recaps primarily for use
• Must have reasonable knowledge of and experience with PowerPoint or Canva
• Attend and contribute to local sales, promotions, and programming meetings to represent national sales interests and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Maintain and update Sales Pending Reports to ensure real-time visibility into order statuses and sales pipeline.
• 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 occasionally, 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team

Education and/or Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma. College preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint presentations and Excel

Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io