Job Description

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world’s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments: Media & Entertainment and Outdoor. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, having developed best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and having built significant positions in the HD arena.

Overview:

The Sales Assistant is responsible for assisting the Account Executives in developing customer proposals.  Candidate must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist staff with sponsorship proposals and recaps.
• Generate contract confirmations and invoices for staff upon request.
• Submit affidavits weekly.
• Generate and prepare various reports for managers when requested.
• Perform general administrative duties including faxing, filing, and copying.
• Separate and distribute contracts to Account Executives (AE’s) in a timely manner.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Sales meeting.
• Prepare, edit, and finalize sales presentations; type and proofread memos, letters, and copy.
• Provide assistance to staff regarding various software programs.
• Assist AE’s with revisions when requested.
• Other miscellaneous tasks when requested by managers and AE’s.

Required Skills

Communication Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret verbal and written requests and directions. 
• Must have the ability to compose emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely.

Computer Applications Skills

• Must have working knowledge of Windows operating system and be proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.).
• Must have ability to learn and use company and customer system(s).

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio and percent and to produce and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to interpret a variety of situations and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Conditions:

• Physical Demands
  • Must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands. 
  • Must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds. 
•  Work Environment
  •  This job is performed in a temperature controlled office environment.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Job Location:PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, United States

Position Type:Full-Time/Regular

Apply Online:  careerchannel.silkroad.com

Apply By Mail:

Clear Channel

Attn: Human Resources

75 Oxford Street, Suite 302

Providence, RI 02905

Job Description

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world’s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments: Radio and Outdoor.  Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and building significant positions in the HD arena.

The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships and selling Clear Channel assets as marketing solutions.  The role objective is to achieve revenue targets and services goals while helping clients meet key business challenges.  Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters who are able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

This is a tough and demanding position where only the motivated succeed.  One out of every three Account Executives hired will quit in their first year, but if you are motivated, have a strong desire to succeed and can adapt and overcome, then you are in for a successful and rewarding career with a global media leader.

Required Skills

• Develop new leads by cold calling and obtaining face to face appointments.
• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.
• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.
• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with corporate, advertising and public relations communities.
• Solicit funding for broadcast and non-broadcast projects, special events, web streaming and other off-air projects.
• Develop presentations to corporations and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
• Maintain an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics: client marketing analysis, target consumer needs, benefits sought, assignments and follow-up.

Required Experience

• 2+ years prior experience in successful sales role.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to design, deliver and execute marketing strategies and presentations.
• Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking and meeting functions.
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteranstatus, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Job Location: PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Apply Online: careerchannel.silkroad.com

Apply By Mail:

Clear Channel

Attn: Human Resources

75 Oxford Street, Suite 302

Providence, RI 02905

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It is the policy of Clear Channel Providence to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.

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Clear Channel Radio
75 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
RyanHill@clearchannel.com

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