Advertising Sales Assistant – Press Herald

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

The Portland Press Herald is an EEO Employer

Interested applicants should email their resume to humanresources@mainetoday.com