Description:
As a Sales Assistant for CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) you will be responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to Sales Planners & Managers within the Advertising Sales Department for CNNIC's Middle East team. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to get their start in sales for a global media organization.
As part of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands, CNNIC creates meaningful connections between our audiences and global brands, for more info head to https://commercial.cnn.com/.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Oversee the booking of TV and online advertising deals with the traffic team
- Prepare confirmation and post campaign reports
- Ensure billing and payments are smoothly processed
- Manage prospect and status sheets as well as campaign history sheets,
- Chase copy and liaise with clients and/or agencies to ensure timely copy receipt
- Ensure smooth running of all Ad Sales campaigns (keeping them on-target, with timely delivery of all campaign components, foreseeing any issues and troubleshooting)
- Coordinate weekly team meetings
- General admin for sales team and clients as required
- Use of Excel and PowerPoint daily as your main tools
Qualifications And Experience...
- Knowledge of CNN and an interest in global current affairs
- Fluent English is required, Arabic would be a plus
- Some media industry experience and/or a relevant degree or equivalent studies
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment;
- IT skills ( confidence with Windows/MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
- The confidence to build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies and CNN Representatives
- To possess a keen attitude and willingness to learn, remain motivated and ambitious to progress within the industry
- Customer service driven with a professional manner