Sales Associate - (sales support)

Gannett
McLean, VA

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.

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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