Position SummarySpanish Broadcasting System has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant to join its group of stations. The Sales Assistant provides administrative support to Account Executives and Sales Managers. This high-energy position works closely with other departments and clients while juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Proficiency in MS office products, strong attention to detail, and ability to work in a past-paced deadline-oriented environment required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Sales Managers and Account Executives in the complete sales process. Duties include sales order entry into Wide Orbit, order revisions, pulling invoices, spot times, airchecks, trade order processing, managing pre-empts and offer make-good opportunities, and assisting with campaign proposals, airchecks and recapsFacilitate promotions and station events in vCreativeWork with the traffic department and the digital traffic department in handling matters concerning copy, co-op facilitation and continuityCommunicate with the credit department to facilitate order approvalGenerating contract confirmations and invoices for staff upon requestProvide and assist with copy translation when needed and ensuring client spot approvalAssist with billing adjustments, forms and proceduresCollaborate with other Sales Assistant(s) and provide backup support as neededMeeting coordination and support, inclusive of team and client events and meetingsPresentation development to include compilation of audience ratings data, syndicated research resourcesFormat Excel spreadsheets and analyze sales/spending dataUtilize internal revenue data base systemsDevelop and maintain client profiles, sales databases, mailing/distribution lists, meeting calendars, shared libraries of all national and regional presentationsResearch client and relevant industry news; prepare client backgroundsGeneral administrative assistance, including phone coverage, copying, filing, mail servicesOther responsibilities as assigned by management Essential duties and responsibilities are those most important or most frequently performed duties. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneMinimum RequirementsAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferredAt least 2-3 years of administrative/sales experienceExcellent organizational, energetic self-starter, resourceful, with the ability to maintain confidentialityAbility to function well in a fast-‐paced environment that often includes multiple, concurrent projects.Possess exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal in English and Spanish, to communicate with internal teams and clients.Optimal customer service skillsKnowledge of sales and media software, such as WideOrbit and vCreative, preferredWorking in a fast-‐paced environmentProficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook)Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and schedulesFlexible with ability to adjust to changing prioritiesClient focused, supporting a number of concurrent initiativesAbility to create professional, compelling sales presentation materials, a plusBilingual (English/Spanish) a mustValid driver's licenseIn addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions to perform this job successfully.Physical RequirementsWork involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.SBS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.