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Sales Associate plays a key supporting role within the local sales team, serving as a point of contact for new client setup, sales enablement, media planning, and day-to-day administrative needs. This role is essential in driving operational efficiency, supporting revenue-generating activities, and enhancing client engagement through timely and accurate support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Onboarding & Account Setup:
Serve as the primary point of contact for setting up new client accounts, including providing billing guidance, sharing the credit application link, and coordinating payment option communications.
- Sales Resources & Enablement:
Act as a resource for sales essentials including case studies, rate cards, sales guidelines, and required forms. Submit custom insights and sales enablement requests on behalf of the team.
- Market & Client Research:
Conduct readership and market insights research and clean up client-provided data files for match-back requests (1-2 per week).
- Data Validation & CRM Compliance:
Review prospect lists provided by Account Executives to validate data and ensure compliance with Rules of Engagement using Salesforce.
- Media Planning & Event Support:
Assist with media planning and provide support for local market events, trade shows, and sales collateral such as flyers and one-sheets.
- Leadership Support:
Provide administrative and sales support to the Market Leader and/or General Manager as needed.
- Custom Reporting:
Edit reporting to include non-standard elements and products as needed.
- Account Management:
Provide daily support for larger book of business being the main point of contact for smaller accounts, as needed.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in sales support, marketing, or media preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Power Point and Excel)
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
- HSA/FSA options
- Life & pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous time off, including paid holidays
- Remote Work Flexibility with some travel to office as needed
- And much more
The hourly rate for this role will range between $19/hour and $23/hour. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
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Gannett
Apr 04, 2026