Tv Advertising Sales Assistant (Arlington (Rosslyn Area), Va)

HRP is a television station representative. HRP represents individual TV stations across the country, acting as a local liaison between an advertising agency's media department and the television station, for the purpose of selling advertising and marketing plans to the agency's clients. HRP has offices across the country in order to provide personalized service to the advertising industry in each region. HRP currently represents over 150 TV stations across the United States. www.hrprep.com

We are currently seeking college graduates, ideally with sales experience, to fill the role as Sales Assistant in the HRP DC office. This entry-level position will focus on all aspects of placing advertisements for major advertising agencies and their corporate clients. This position will require frequent communication with station sales departments and agency buyers. Assistants work closely with Account Executives on a daily basis to ensure national retail and political contracts maintain agency and client stipulations. Customer service experience along with strong data entry and Microsoft Office skills are highly recommended. The ideal candidate will have previous sales and office experience and must be comfortable with making/receiving phone calls. This position requires strong attention to detail with a true ability to multi-task and problem solve. Candidate MUST have a flexible schedule to allow for overtime during busy political cycles. Must be an independent thinker, quick learner and a team player. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a career in sales. A major plus would be someone who is, in addition to having an interest in media, interested in politics.

If you think you have the qualifications necessary for a Sales Assistant, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Nielsen at enielsen@hrprep.com and Jeff Brown at jebrown@hrprep.com