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As a Sales Account Associate, you will work with the sales team on processing and advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales teams, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This individual will work closely with the advertising sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. The Entry Level - Sales Account Associate position is a training sales program that will develop Sales Account Associates into Sales Account Executives. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. In person attendance is required.\nTraining\nComprehensive 10-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through the Hearst Sales Development Program.\nLearn industry-leading communication and sales techniques.\nTrain with top sales producers.\nLearn software skills such as WideOrbit and other sales platforms.\nRoleplay and practice presentations regularly.\nResponsibilities\nAssist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.\nCreate supportive marketing materials for the sales department.\nPrepare proposals based on account executive requests.\nEffectively communicate with our teams (including sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.\nEnter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.\nMaintain and organize sales database.\nRequirements\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects, and tight deadlines.\nCan deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills are essential.\nExcellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.\nMust be highly-focused and organized, detail oriented.\nProficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).\nMust have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 10-12 months. \nRelated military experience will be considered.\nSalary Range\nThe estimated base salary range for this role is between $46,000 and $50,000. 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