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Sales Assistant/Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

KSNT is a well-established television broadcasting station that serves its community by providing quality news, entertainment, and advertising services. As part of the media industry, KSNT values exceptional customer service, efficiency, and professionalism to maintain its competitive edge in a dynamic market. The organization houses various departments, including a Sales Department, that play a crucial role in maximizing the station's revenue potential. KSNT is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development for its employees.

The KSNT Sales Assistant\/Receptionist position is a vital role within the Sales Department that focuses on supporting sales operations and enhancing departmental efficiency. This role involves performing a variety of clerical functions that assist the sales team in managing orders, tracking accounts, and ensuring seamless communication both within the department and with external customers. The Sales Assistant\/Receptionist also acts as the front-line representative by greeting visitors, answering and routing telephone calls, taking messages, and handling packages. This blend of administrative and customer service responsibilities makes the position integral to the smooth operation of the Sales Department.

In this position, the Sales Assistant\/Receptionist will enter order, traffic, and accounting data accurately using computers and other resources, maintaining organized records and inventory while preparing forms and reports as required. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about current traffic policies and procedures relevant to the department’s standards to ensure compliance and accuracy in all tasks. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for corresponding effectively with customers and colleagues and resolving account issues. The role demands a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.

The Sales Assistant\/Receptionist at KSNT will receive comprehensive training to understand the station’s sales processes and support tools, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that integrates clerical support with proactive problem-solving. This is a promising opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in media sales support and gain valuable experience within a reputable broadcasting company. Employment type is full-time, with competitive compensation that reflects the candidate's qualifications and experience. KSNT promotes workplace diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this essential role.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Fluent in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum one year’s experience in clerical support or administrative assistance, preferably in the sales or media fields
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Job Duties

  • Performs all clerical functions for the Sales Department
  • Maintains awareness of the most current traffic policies, practices and procedures
  • Enters order, traffic and accounting data using computers, ledgers, orders and other resources
  • Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems
  • Prepares forms and reports
  • Monitors inventory
  • Maintains files and other business records
  • Greets and provides customer service to visitors
  • Answers and routes telephone calls
  • Takes phone messages for other personnel
  • Accepts packages from couriers and prepares packages for shipment
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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