Advertising Sales Assistant

The Portland Press Herald is a seeking an Advertising Sales Assistant to support our busy advertising department. Responsibilities Include... • Supporting the sales staff in all areas including order entry, client communication, and contract maintenance • Ad entry in our CRM system • Coordinating with the finance department to assist sales reps with account setup and processing • Updating contracts and rate agreements • Communication with other departments to ensure ads are entered correctly and meet deadlines • Assist with billing/order entry issues and adjustments • Answer sales calls while salespeople are out of the office Our Ideal Candidate has/is: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Superior customer service • Knowledge of Microsoft office • Ability to learn rate programs including simple math calculates such as cost per thousand, cost per inch, and cost per line • Keen attention to detail and time management • Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with speed and accuracy • Strong problem-solving skills We Offer: • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 401k with company match • Fun and supportive work environment Job Type: Full-time