Now Hiring - The E.W. Scripps Company - Sales Support Asst III in Omaha, NE

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Unleash Your Sales Support Superpowers at the E.W. Scripps Company! The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a dynamic Sales Support Assistant III to join their team, and this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. In this pivotal role, you'll be the unsung hero behind the scenes, supporting the sales team with your exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, from assisting with pre-sales events and client appointments to facilitating sales presentations and processing orders. Your responsibilities will also include serving as the communication conduit between the sales team, advertising agencies, and clients, handling everything from make goods and preemptions to billing adjustments and under-delivery issues, all while demonstrating your ability to analyze sales reports, identify errors, and provide exemplary customer service. To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in sales support, with at least 5 years of experience in a related field, as well as a deep understanding of sales demographics, creative layouts, and advertising rate packages, combined with your proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software. If you're a sales support superstar who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this is your chance to shine. Join the E.W. Scripps Company and be the driving force behind the sales success of one of the industry's most respected media brands. Apply now and let's get to work! WHAT YOU'LL DO: * Assist Sales team with pre-sales events, client appointments and order entry. Facilitate & process sales presentations. * Communicate with advertising agencies and clients for make goods, preemptions, under delivery and day-to-day contact. Including sending station information to clients and national representatives. * Generate and analyze sales reports including rating delivery data by week and adjusting advertising schedules. Complete online postings. * Identify and correct any billing errors or issues prior to end of month. * Correctly input client billing adjustments within the same month as dispute identified. * Attend sales training and planning meetings. * Arranges and distributes various advertising materials and sales reports to the proper areas in a timely manner. * Provide exemplary customer assistance. * Assist AE's and clients with commercial time, arrange tape pick-ups, and make goods and changes. * Send location information to clients and national reps. * Produce sales pieces in coordination with National Rep. Firm and Research Director. * Assist with inventory control and updating and weekly rate card. * Paid programming liaison with advertisers, where necessary. * Cross-train in all sales and traffic software applications as well as sales support positions. * Handles the daily general clerical functions such as filing, answering phones, creating correspondence and calculating rates to quote to customers. * Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: * High School diploma or equivalent required * Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field preferred WHAT YOU'LL BRING: * Strong customer service skills * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales demographics information and creative layouts * Must have the ability to generate reports, business correspondence, and presentations * Strong communication skills and the capability to effectively respond to questions from managers, colleagues and customers * Must have the ability to calculate figures related to the advertising rate packages * Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) * Must have the ability to learn new software programs such as ad order entry and customer relations management software * Must have good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines * Must have strong attention to detail * Communicate and work as a team player both internally and externally Work Environment * Standard office environment If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps. SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION: At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. ABOUT SCRIPPS: The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better- informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way." As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.