Sales Associate - (sales support)

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The Sales Associate plays a key supporting role within the local sales team, serving as a point of contact for new client setup, sales enablement, media planning, and day-to-day administrative needs. This role is essential in driving operational efficiency, supporting revenue-generating activities, and enhancing client engagement through timely and accurate support.

Candidate must be located in Indiana or Ohio. Ability to work from home office and attend any large functions in office on the rare occasion.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Onboarding & Account Setup:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for setting up new client accounts, including providing billing guidance, sharing the credit application link, and coordinating payment option communications.
• Sales Resources & Enablement:
  Act as a resource for sales essentials including case studies, rate cards, sales guidelines, and required forms. Submit custom insights and sales enablement requests on behalf of the team.
• Market & Client Research:
  Conduct readership and market insights research and clean up client-provided data files for match-back requests (1–2 per week).
• Data Validation & CRM Compliance:
  Review prospect lists provided by Account Executives to validate data and ensure compliance with Rules of Engagement using Salesforce.
• Media Planning & Event Support:
  Assist with media planning and provide support for local market events, trade shows, and sales collateral such as flyers and one-sheets.
• Leadership Support:
  Provide administrative and sales support to the Market Leader and/or General Manager as needed.
• Custom Reporting:
  Edit reporting to include non-standard elements and products as needed.
• Account Management:
  Provide daily support for larger book of business being the main point of contact for smaller accounts, as needed.

 

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in sales support, marketing, or media preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• HSA/FSA options
• Life & pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous time off, including paid holidays
• Remote Work Flexibility with some travel to office as needed
• And much more

The hourly rate for this role will range between $19/hour and $23/hour.  Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

 

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