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TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
The Sales Assistant / Sales Development position provides comprehensive support to the KWES Sales Department and Director of Sales while gaining broad exposure to the station's sales, operational and client-service functions. This is a department-wide sales support position and is not dedicated exclusively to individual Account Executives. Responsibilities and priorities may shift based on the operational, Account Manager, sales and leadership needs of the department.
The position will support sales leadership, assist Account Executives as needed, provide backup Account Manager coverage, and develop knowledge of KWES's broadcast, streaming and digital sales solutions. This role is also designed to provide professional development and exposure that may prepare a successful employee for a future Account Executive opportunity as business needs and openings arise.
- Four Core Areas of Responsibility
- 1. Director of Sales & Department Support
- Serve as a primary support resource to the Director of Sales and overall
- KWES sales organization.
- Responsibilities include:
- Assist the DOS with sales reports, presentations, meeting preparation
- and follow-up.
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- Support preparation for weekly sales meetings, revenue discussions
- and sales initiatives.
- Assist with revenue, inventory and sales activity reporting.
- Maintain current sales materials, programming information,
- sponsorship opportunities and other department resources.
- Track department deadlines, outstanding items and projects requiring
- follow-up.
- Assist with special sales initiatives, client events and station
- opportunities.
- Coordinate information and workflow between Sales and other
- departments, including Traffic, Creative Services, Finance, Digital and
- Sales Fulfillment.
- Assist with organization and execution of seasonal programming,
- sports, political and special sales opportunities.
- Provide administrative and project support as assigned by the DOS.
