Job Description:

Company Overview



Cumulus Media Inc. is seeking a Sales Assistant for the Sales Department in the Chicago market for radio stations WLS-AM, WLS-FM, and WKQX-FM.



Position Overview



You will be providing support to our Account Executives and Sales Management in a variety of areas including:

• Providing daily information (spot logs, invoices, audio segments)


• Assist in presentation development and order entry


• Utilizing a variety of media outlets (Media Monitors, Nielsen Tapscan, Miller Kaplan) to perform financial and market research


• Ad hoc reporting for financial performance and competitive landscape


• Support promotional team and efforts


• Communicate with clients as needed


• Assist digital team

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications



Must possess advanced Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Charts, Advanced Formulas)

• Extremely detail oriented


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)


• Familiar with digital / social media metrics


• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are essential to assure successful interaction within all levels of employees and external contacts


• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple (and sometimes conflicting) project deadlines in a professional manner


• Excellent and professional telephone manner a must


• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in an environment where change is constant


• Position may require over-time and flexible hours depending on business needs


• College degree preferred with 2 years previous experience in a sales support role

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay


• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage


• 401K with company match


• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off


• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/



EEO Statement




CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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