Sales Assistant-Development
TEGNA Inc. · KWES-TV Midland-Odessa
About The Role
<div class="content-intro"><h3>About TEGNA</h3>
<p>TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.</p>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span><strong>The Sales Assistant / Sales Development</strong> position provides comprehensive </span><span>support to the KWES Sales Department and Director of Sales while gaining </span><span>broad exposure to the station's sales, operational and client</span><span>-</span><span>service </span><span>functions. </span></span><span id="page3R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><span>This is a</span> <span>department</span><span>-</span><span>wide sales support position and is not dedicated </span><span>exclusively to individual Account Executives. Responsibilities and priorities </span><span>may shift based on the operational, Account Manager, sales and leadership </span><span>needs of the department.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><br></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span>T</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span>he position will support sales leadership, assist Account Executives as </span><span>needed, provide backup Account Manager coverage, and develop </span><span>knowledge of KWES's broadcast, streaming and digital sales solutions. </span></span><span id="page3R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><span>This role is also designed to provide professional development and </span><span>exposure that may prepare a successful employee for a future Account </span><span>Executive opportunity as business needs and openings arise.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>Four Core Areas of Responsibility</span></strong></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>1. Director of Sales & Department Support</span></strong></span><span id="page3R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br><span>Serve as a primary support resource to the Director of Sales and overall</span><br><span>KWES sales organization.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><br><span>Responsibilities include:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid12" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist the DOS with sales reports, presentations, meeting preparation</span><br><span>and follow</span><span>-</span><span>up.</span></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page28R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid1" class="markedContent"> <span>Support preparation for weekly sales meetings, revenue discussions</span><br><span>and sales initiatives.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid3" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with revenue, inventory and sales activity reporting.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid5" class="markedContent"> <span>Maintain current sales materials, programming information,</span><br><span>sponsorship opportunities and other department resources.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid7" class="markedContent"> <span>Track department deadlines, outstanding items and projects requiring</span><br><span>follow</span><span>-</span><span>up.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid9" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with special sales initiatives, client events and station</span><br><span>opportunities.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid11" class="markedContent"> <span>Coordinate information and workflow between Sales and other</span><br><span>departments, including Traffic, Creative Services, Finance, Digital and</span><br><span>Sales Fulfillment.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid13" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with organization and execution of seasonal programming,</span><br><span>sports, political and special sales opportunities.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid15" class="markedContent"> <span>Provide administrative and project support as assigned by the DOS.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid17" class="markedContent"> <span>Take on additional responsibilities based on changing department</span><br><span>priorities and business needs.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page28R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>2. Account Executive & Sales Support</span></strong></span><span id="page28R_mcid19" class="markedContent"><br><span>Provide operational and administrative support to Account Executives as</span><br><span>needed and based on department priorities to allow sellers to maximize</span><br><span>client</span><span>-</span><span>facing and new</span><span>-</span><span>business development time.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><br><span>Responsibilities include:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page28R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid22" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with order entry, revisions and schedule changes.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid24" class="markedContent"> <span>Support campaign setup and maintenance.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid26" class="markedContent"> <span>Monitor active schedules and campaign delivery.</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page28R_mcid28" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with makegoods, preemptions and discrepancy resolution.</span></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page30R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid1" class="markedContent"> <span>Prepare and update client presentations, proposals and sales</span><br><span>materials.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid3" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with avails and inventory coordination.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid5" class="markedContent"> <span>Coordinate commercial materials, scripts and creative needs.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid7" class="markedContent"> <span>Follow up with Traffic, Creative Services and Sales Fulfillment on</span><br><span>outstanding items.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid9" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with routine client and agency administrative requests.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid11" class="markedContent"> <span>Support campaign recaps and post</span><span>-</span><span>campaign reporting.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid13" class="markedContent"> <span>Help maintain accurate client, account and campaign information.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid15" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with Matrix/CRM administrative support while maintaining AE</span><br><span>accountability for prospecting activity, opportunities and pipeline</span><br><span>management.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><br><span>The Sales Assistant supports the business of the sales department rather</span><br><span>than being permanently assigned to any individual Account Executive.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page30R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>3. Account Manager Coverage & Operational Support</span></strong></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page30R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br><span>Develop proficiency in Account Manager responsibilities to provide reliable</span><br><span>backup coverage during vacations, PTO, vacancies, periods of increased</span><br><span>workload or other business needs.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid19" class="markedContent"><br><span>Responsibilities include:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page30R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid21" class="markedContent"> <span>Become proficient in WO Media Sales and applicable sales systems.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid23" class="markedContent"> <span>Enter and revise orders accurately.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid24" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid25" class="markedContent"> <span>Understand Traffic workflow, deadlines and requirements.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid26" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid27" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with schedule maintenance and campaign stewardship.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid29" class="markedContent"> <span>Coordinate makegoods and resolve scheduling discrepancies.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid30" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid31" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with billing and invoice questions as appropriate.</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid32" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page30R_mcid33" class="markedContent"> <span>Track commercial materials and creative requirements.</span></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page32R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid1" class="markedContent"> <span>Understand MediaFerry and applicable creative workflows.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid3" class="markedContent"> <span>Provide professional client and agency administrative communication.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid5" class="markedContent"> <span>Coordinate with internal departments to ensure campaign fulfillment.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid7" class="markedContent"> <span>Maintain continuity of sales operations when Account Manager</span><br><span>coverage is needed.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><span>The expectation is that this employee becomes a dependable cross</span><span>-</span><span>trained</span><br><span>resource</span> <span>who can step into operational gaps without disrupting service to</span><br><span>clients or the sales team.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page32R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>4. Account Executive Development</span></strong></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page32R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><br><span>Develop the foundational skills, product knowledge and sales experience</span><br><span>necessary to potentially advance into a future Account Executive position.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><br><span>Development opportunities may include:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page32R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid13" class="markedContent"> <span>Participate in sales and product training.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid15" class="markedContent"> <span>Develop knowledge of KWES</span><span>/</span><span>KIDY/KXVA</span> <span>broadcast programming and</span><br><span>sales opportunities.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid17" class="markedContent"> <span>Learn TEGNA's Total TV approach: Broadcast + Streaming + Digital.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span>Develop working knowledge of Premion, CTV/OTT, Audience</span><br><span>Marketplace and other digital solutions.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid21" class="markedContent"> <span>Learn Matrix CRM and proper pipeline management.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid23" class="markedContent"> <span>Participate in prospect research and new</span><span>-</span><span>business development</span><br><span>exercises.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid24" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid25" class="markedContent"> <span>Learn effective prospecting techniques.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid26" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid27" class="markedContent"> <span>Observe and participate in client discovery.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid29" class="markedContent"> <span>Attend selected client meetings and AE ride</span><span>-</span><span>alongs.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid30" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid31" class="markedContent"> <span>Assist with development of integrated client recommendations.</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid32" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page32R_mcid33" class="markedContent"> <span>Learn proposal development and presentation skills.</span></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page34R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid1" class="markedContent"> <span>Gain exposure to pricing and inventory strategy.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid3" class="markedContent"> <span>Develop understanding of campaign measurement, stewardship and</span><br><span>renewal.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid5" class="markedContent"> <span>Participate in role</span><span>-</span><span>play, presentation and sales</span><span>-</span><span>development exercises.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid7" class="markedContent"> <span>Demonstrate the ability to communicate the value of</span><br><span>KWES</span><span>/KIDY/KXVA</span> <span>and TEGNA solutions to local businesses.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page34R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>Career Development Opportunity</span></strong></span><span id="page34R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br><span>This position is designed to provide broad exposure to the </span><span>KWES</span><span>/KIDY/KXVA</span> <span>sales organization and may serve as a developmental </span><span>pathway toward a future Account Executive opportunity. </span></span><span id="page34R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><span>As the employee demonstrates proficiency in their core responsibilities, </span><span>additional opportunities may be provided to develop prospecting, discovery, </span><span>presentation, client relationship and new</span><span>-</span><span>business skills. </span></span><span id="page34R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span>Advancement into an Account Executive position is not guaranteed and will </span><span>depend upon individual performance, demonstrated sales readiness, </span><span>business needs and future position availability.</span></span></div>
<div class="textLayer"><span id="page34R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><br><strong><span>Key Qualifications</span></strong></span><span id="page34R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><br><span>The ideal candidate should demonstrate:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page34R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid15" class="markedContent"> <span>Strong organization and attention to detail.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid17" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span>Professional written and verbal communication.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid21" class="markedContent"> <span>Strong customer</span><span>-</span><span>service mindset.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid23" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to work effectively across multiple departments.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid24" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid25" class="markedContent"> <span>Comfort learning new software, systems and processes.</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid26" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page34R_mcid27" class="markedContent"> <span>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams,</span><br><span>PowerPoint and Excel.</span></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page36R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid1" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to analyze information and identify potential problems before</span><br><span>they affect clients.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid3" class="markedContent"> <span>Initiative and willingness to take ownership of assignments.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid4" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid5" class="markedContent"> <span>Interest in sales, marketing, advertising and business development.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid6" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid7" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a larger</span><br><span>sales team.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid8" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid9" class="markedContent"> <span>Desire to learn and grow within the organization.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid10" class="markedContent"><br><span>Experience in media, advertising, sales support, customer service or account</span><br><span>management is beneficial but not necessarily required for the right</span><br><span>candidate.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><br><span>Measures of Success</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><br><span>Success in this position will be measured by:</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page36R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid14" class="markedContent"> <span>Accuracy and timeliness of work.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid16" class="markedContent"> <span>Responsiveness to DOS and department priorities.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid18" class="markedContent"> <span>Reliability of AE and AM support.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid19" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to manage and follow through on assigned projects.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid22" class="markedContent"> <span>Reduction of administrative and operational workload on sellers and</span><br><span>sales leadership.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid24" class="markedContent"> <span>Quality of internal and external communication.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid26" class="markedContent"> <span>Campaign and order accuracy.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid28" class="markedContent"> <span>Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid29" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid30" class="markedContent"> <span>Growth in product, system and sales knowledge.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br><span>•</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid32" class="markedContent"> <span>Demonstrated readiness to assume increasing responsibility.</span></span><span id="page36R_mcid33" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page36R_mcid34" class="markedContent"></span></div>
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<div class="textLayer"><span id="page38R_mcid0" class="markedContent"><span>Role Philosophy</span></span><span id="undefined" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page38R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><br><span>The purpose of this position is straightforward: </span></span><span id="page38R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span>Support the sales operation. Protect the client experience. Give sellers more </span><span>time to sell. Provide the DOS with additional operational support. Build </span><span>organizational depth. Develop future sales talent.</span></span></div>
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<div class="content-conclusion"><h3>Benefits: </h3>
<p>TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.</p>
<p>Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.</p>
<p>Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.</p>
<p>TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. </p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.</span></p>
<p><strong>EEO statement</strong>:</p>
<p>TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email <a href="mailto:[email hidden]">[email hidden] </a></p>
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