R1 Sales Assistant

Job Position: Sales Assistant Department: Sales and Marketing Reports to: Director of Sales FLSA: Non\-Exempt Status: Full Time Work Location: Raleigh, NC OVERVIEW: The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over Forty\-five 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: Support the sales cycle by accurately entering and tracking local sales orders and campaigns. Enter orders received from our local sales team Monitoring and helping to execute all local sales orders and campaigns Processing make\-goods and exceptions for local orders which will in many cases entail working closely with the traffic department Serve as the primary liaison between the Sales team, Traffic, and Finance departments to resolve complex issues related to campaign billing, collections, and reconciliation. Maintain regular communication with Integrated Marketing Specialists and Sales Managers to secure alignment on client needs. Monitor and manage the local order system to ensure timely execution. Creating presentations, sales kits and recaps primarily for use + Must have reasonable knowledge of and experience with PowerPoint or Canva Attend and contribute to local sales, promotions, and programming meetings to represent national sales interests and identify new revenue opportunities. Maintain and update Sales Pending Reports to ensure real\-time visibility into order statuses and sales pipeline. Lead quarterly audits of national and corporate orders to ensure alignment with contractual terms and internal policy compliance, recommending procedural updates as needed. 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: 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 Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines Submit to a criminal background check Legal right to work in the United States 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 is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job\-related tasks as assigned, and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice. This position is at\-will, unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement. Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact HR\_Recruiting@urban1\.com