Job Details Careers Center - Local Sales AssistantPlease Enable Cookies to ContinuePlease enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job.Local Sales AssistantJob ID 2017-45829Location US-CA-SacramentoCategory SalesPosted Date 6/7/2017More information about this jobOverviewPOSITION:           Local Sales AssistantDEPARTMENT:  SalesREPORTS TO:      Local Sales Manager MAJOR PURPOSE: To provide support to the local staff on all sales platforms and to assist in the activities and organization of the sales managers and account executives.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist Local Account Executives in their daily sales activitiesAdministrative support and assistance to the Local Sales Manager and Director of SalesManage local sales orders by inputting and revising into the traffic systemCoordinate local sales orders with local Account Executives, Traffic Department, Accounting and other Departments as needed.Maintain sales files, pull daily log reports, and posts for clients as neededResolve discrepancies, make goods and credit adjustments for orders as neededAssist in presentation building for client proposalsBack up support for National Sales Manager, and National Sales TeamAnswer and direct incoming telephone callsCover receptionist during scheduled breaks and as neededAdditional duties as necessary Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Good command of the English language and excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and work with minimum supervision Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service, problem solving and analytical skillsDetailed oriented and self-motivatedProfessional appearance and telephone mannerProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledgeable with Internet High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situationsWorking RelationshipsCooperation with staff both within KTXL and Tribune Corporate staffWorks with clients and viewers over the phone on a regular basisSupervisory ResponsibilityNoneTraining RequirementsGeneral SafetyPhysical DemandsRequired to sit, input data for long periods of timeHeavy computer and phone usagePersonal Protective EquipmentNone Work EnvironmentWork performed primarily in an office environment  QualificationsEducation and ExperienceA.A Degree in Business, Marketing and/or equivalent related experience. B.S. Degree in Business preferred.1-3 years successful experience in television or sales support Company InfoTribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.