Sales Assistant

Department: Sales and Marketing

Reports to: Director of Sales

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Status: Full Time

Work Location: Houston, TX

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees' biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding sales terms and functions
• Entering orders received from our National Rep Firm and agencies
• Monitoring and helping to execute all national and corporate sales orders and campaigns
• Processing make-goods and exceptions for national and corporate orders which will in many cases entail working closely with the traffic department
• Communicating regularly with our National Rep Firm and agencies via email and phone
• Engaging with and monitoring the National Rep Firm order system
• Creating presentations, sales kits and recaps primarily for use
• Must have reasonable knowledge of and experience with PowerPoint
• Participating in local market sales, promotions, and programming meetings as requested in order to represent national sales and to bring opportunities for revenue generation back to the Sales team
• Managing Sales Pending Reports on an ongoing basis
• Assist in collections with agencies and accounts
• Providing clerical support including filing of contracts
• Assisting with promotions such as remotes and events
• Entering digital orders and digital components into Ando or similar system
• Assisting with receptionist desk duties when needed

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Flexible schedule, with the ability and willingness to work varied hours on the weekdays, and weekends
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
• Self-starter, with the ability to take and follow direction
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work well independently and as an integral part of the team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma. College preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint presentations and Excel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves to modify duties and this job description without advance notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are Equal Opportunity Employer, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. 2025