Sales Assistant - (New York, NY)
Tracking Code
6159
Job Description
Katz Media Group is the largest media representation company in the United States. Representing more than 4,000 radio stations, 800 television stations and their digital extensions, Katz Media Group provides advertisers and agencies one point of access to over 200 million of active consumers across the country. Katz Media Group is comprised of two divisions: Katz Radio Group, the experts on results-driven radio campaigns; and Katz Television Group, the authority on television impact. A subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Katz Media Group is based in New York City with 15 regional offices.
With 240 million weekly listeners in the U.S., Katz Radio Group has the largest reach of any radio representation company in America. Representing more than 4,000 radio stations and thousands of digital platforms, Katz Radio Group is the leading authority on integrated radio campaigns, serving every city across the United States and Canada. Katz Radio Group’s seven sales divisions include Katz Radio; Christal Radio; Eastman Radio; Univision Radio; CBS Radio; Entercom Radio; Westwood One National Sales and KRG Digital.
Position Overivew
Sales Assistants are responsible for assisting Account Executives and Sales Managers with support duties for handling a high volume of radio airtime sales of represented stations to advertising agencies.
Katz Group Sales makes radio simple to buy. By representing 95% of the radio industry, Katz Group Sales can deliver nearly the entire industry to advertisers, providing unlimited options and the broadest scope possible. KGS serves a variety of premier broadcast clients, including Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Cumulus Media, Greater Media, Entercom Communications, Hubbard Broadcasting, among others.
Required Skills
* Maintains sales agreements between the advertising agencies and radio stations.
* This includes: receiving orders, transmitting to stations, confirming and generating contacts, and resolving discrepancies.
* Handles all airtime scheduling problems (revisions, cancellations, preemptions makegoods, etc.).
* Services and assists clients (advertising agencies, media buyers and station managers) when needed.
* Heavy phone contact with them on a daily basis.
* Assists Account Executive with preparing presentations; use of rating and research information.
* Perform other responsibilities as directed by supervisor or manager.
Required Experience
* Must be an excellent communicator
* Ability to handle many tasks at once and to prioritize workload.
* Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
* Being a team player is important to be successful in this position.
* Must be computer literate (Microsoft Suite) and have willingness to learn new industry related programs.
Katz Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Job Location
NEW YORK, New York, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular