Job Title
Assist Account Executives, Campaign Planners & Business Operations Manager in developing proposals in response to RFPs from internal and external clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares proposals for Account Executives, which may include rates, descriptions, locations/maps and photos based on RFP details submitted
- Communicates with the appropriate Clear Channel staff to receive and understand proposal information
- Utilizes CCA Proprietary software, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce and other appropriate software to manage, complete & deliver proposals
- Work with marketing department to add research data to proposals, as needed
- Support Market Leads, Sales Managers, Marketing and other departments with sales collateral organization and creation
- Ensure complete and accurate completion of proposal deliverables in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Job Qualifications: Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
Work Experience:
- 1+ years of experience in sales, sales assistant or support role; Media/Advertising sales preferred
Skills:
- Organized with ability to multi-task, manage own time, prioritize work, and deal with problems quickly.
- Able to compose emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely
- Able to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions
- Able to complete required math calculations (i.e., multiply, divide, rate, ratio, percent)
- Able to interpret a variety of situations and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to work well in a team environment while accomplishing individual projects.
- Competent in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Competencies:
- Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- Functional/Technical Skills – Has the functional/technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
- Getting Organized – Is well organized, resourceful and planful; effective and efficient at working with multiple resources to get things done.
- Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates on the most important priorities
- Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
- Communicating Effectively – Writes and presents effectively; strongly gets a message across.
- Self-Management: Attends to detail without being rigid; is thorough and complete with task assignments; focuses on most important items first.
- Collaboration: Modifies personal style to work more effectively within a team; involves stakeholders in defining the problem and best solution.
Physical Demands:
- Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
- Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
- Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
- This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Other Requirements:
- Varying work shifts and/or work weeks exceeding forty (40) hours in duration may be required
Certifications/Licenses:
- Has a valid drivers license.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Targeted Salary Range for this Chicago position is $42,000.00 to $45,000.00 annually. Bonus Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Medicare Assistance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access to the Calm app
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
Location: Chicago, IL: 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 570, 60654
Position Type: Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Our organization participates in E-Verify.