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.
**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