Sales Associate (WLZL-FM)
Job description:
Description:
El Zol, 99.1 FM in Washington, D.C. is currently seeking a dynamic, bilingual individual for an open Sales Associate position. The Sales Associate will be an aspiring Account Executive. The position is a nine to twelve month progression from learning the Radio Sales position from top to bottom and inside and out. At the end of the nine to twelve month program it is expected that the Sales Associate will be ready to become a full time, experienced Account Executive.
Duties to include but are not limited to:
- Read and review Sales Training Manual
- Cold Calling
- Attend sales meetings and training sessions
- Assisting the sales assistants and account executives
- Creating leads for account executives
- Working with Traffic, Promotions, and Programming departments on sales related issues
- Attending client promotions and internal promotional meetings
- Learn avail tools such as Cash by Creative, XRAY, RAB, etc.
The progression into an Account Executive is determined by the Sales Associate's ability to pick up and understand our Sales policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will possess these preferred skills:
- Must have exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Must be able to utilize research approximately and effectively in presentations
- Ability to cold call with resulting in-person appointments
- Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress
- Must demonstrate initiative and ability to manage one's business with minimal supervision 
Qualifications:
The Sales Associate is an entry level position.
- College degree or equivalent experience in the industry preferred
- Great written and interpersonal skills required
- Must be a self-starter and independent worker
- Must have basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle with appropriate insurance
- **Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply**
Salary/Benefits: > $25,000
CBS Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits
program designed to meet the different needs of
the employees in a variety of circumstances.
Employees have the opportunity to choose from
several options for healthcare and other insurance
coverage. These coverage options include: *
Medical * Dental * Life Insurance * Short Term and
Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts
* Cancer Care Insurance * Long Term Care Insurance
* Qualified Transportation Program * 401k Program
Most benefits become effective on your date of
hire and can be changed each year as your health
and benefit needs change. We also offer a variety
of resources and services to our employees,
including: * Health Advocate Services * Employee
Assistance Program * Emergency Back-Up Child and
Elder Care
Job Location: Lanham, MD
Job Number: 2658BR
Company URL: http://www.cbsradio.com/index.html
Company Profile:
Welcome to CBS RADIOs Career Center. CBS RADIO is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations covering news, alternative rock, country, FM talk, classic rock, oldies, JACK, adult contemporary and urban formats, among others. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 144 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community.
CBS RADIO continues to make aggressive moves to converge new and traditional media through creative programming and advanced delivery methods, including online streaming, HD Radio, mobile messaging and podcasting. Audio streams of more than 140 CBS RADIO stations and custom channels are currently available online, and two thirds of the Company's stations are broadcasting in HD digital radio.
Additionally, CBS RADIO is home to 29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the WNBA and the NHL, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and the Detroit Red Wings.
With opportunities in nearly every field of broadcasting, including programming, news, sales, production, engineering, finance and administration, CBS RADIO can provide you with the benefits of a challenging position and rewarding career.
A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 147 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community. CBS RADIO also launched the world's first podcast programmed radio station, KYOURADIO, and offers more than 100 regularly scheduled podcasts through its news and news/talk stations. CBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job applications from all qualified individuals.
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