Dotdash Meredith

Job Title

Sales Assistant

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Sales Assistant provides administrative support to Account Directors and serves as first point-of-contact to clients and prospects. This position assists Account Managers through the entire sales process; functions as Account Director's "go to" person when they are out of the office.

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Works with the Sales Team, pre & post sales to ensure fulfillment of clients’ business needs. 
• Assists Sales team with projects and support functions relating to RFPs for print and digital. 
• Performs administrative support to the department. 
• Manages incoming calls.
• Coordinates mailings. 
• Manages reservations when needed.
• Completes expense reports. 
• Coordinates comp list management. 
• Coordinates agency/client events. 
• Orders supplies for the sales team.
• Participates in client support-related responsibilities.
• Completes Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) as requested
• Assists Account Managers with presentations. 
• Submit marketing requests and ID Edit mentions. 
• Monitors emails for insertion orders; distributes and files for the entire sales team. 
• Performs research responsibilities. 
• Submits PIB requests to the Research Department.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and/or experience in media.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of professional experience 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple demanding tasks
• Good judgment and discretion, and the ability to solve problems
• Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

IV. Core Values

Individual Contributor

• Collaboration
• Customer Focus 
• Results Orientation

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Hourly: $17.50 - $25.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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