SALES ASSOCIATE

SALES ASSOCIATE

Zip 103 FM is seeking to hire a Sales Associate to provide administrative support to the Sales Manager by tracking, investigating and reporting sales and marketing information in addition to problem resolution. The incumbent must also communicate effectively and timely with other departments in order to keep the company abreast of trends, competitive activity and best practices in the industry.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have good Customer Service skills
• Must be adept in Mathematics
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be able to communicate – Orally and in writing
• Education in Business Administration or 2-3 years of Sales & Customer Service Experience
• Able to work on own initiative
• Experience in Media would be an asset
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Owning or having direct access to a motor vehicle is a requirement

Duties and Responsibilities

• To collect and process client payments as required.
• To manage, monitor, and grow house accounts and/or prospects through sales and accounts receivables techniques.
• To track the sales of all bookings sent to the sales department daily.
• To identify and resolve promotional allowance, rebate and pricing discrepancies by researching promotion details and special prices.
• To prepare and submit sales and/or administrative reports and/or presentations as required by the Sales Manager.
• To represent the company at a professional level.
• To interact with all the required internal departments and ensure that client bookings are being aired as booked.
• To provide administrative and sales assistance as required for the Sales Representatives.
• To handle all company and client information in the strictest confidence.
• To assist with the promotional activities of the station as required.
• To attend and manage all productions for Outside Broadcast and client activations on House accounts and for off-duty sales reps.
• To organize Sales Department functions/meetings including the preparation of minutes and attendance reports to be sent to the Sales Manager.
• To adhere to the company code of ethics, to all rules and regulations of the Sales Department as per Sales Guidelines.
• To participate in all training activities/educational opportunities as set by the company.
• Any other duties assigned to you by the Sales Manager.