SALES ASSISTANT - WIFR
Gray Media, Rockford, IL, United States
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage $18.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule Mon. - Fri. (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Job Type Full-Time
Job Summary/Description WIFR Channel 23 in Rockford, IL, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will provide essential support to our sales representatives and management, helping to drive business growth and maintain strong customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch or advance a career in sales.
Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Prepare sales presentations and organize sales materials for the team
Customer Communication: Respond to customer inquiries, provide product information, and follow up on leads
Sales Support: Process orders, prepare quotes, and assist with sales documentation
Database Management: Update and maintain customer databases and CRM systems
Reporting: Compile sales data, create reports, and track key performance metrics
Customer Service: Address customer concerns and ensure positive client experiences
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
College Degree preferred, but not required.
Customer service experience (1-2 years preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Customer-focused mindset with a positive attitude
Basic math skills and attention to detail
Sales or sales support experience
Knowledge of our industry or products
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WIFR-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage $18.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule Mon. - Fri. (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Job Type Full-Time
Job Summary/Description WIFR Channel 23 in Rockford, IL, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will provide essential support to our sales representatives and management, helping to drive business growth and maintain strong customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch or advance a career in sales.
Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Prepare sales presentations and organize sales materials for the team
Customer Communication: Respond to customer inquiries, provide product information, and follow up on leads
Sales Support: Process orders, prepare quotes, and assist with sales documentation
Database Management: Update and maintain customer databases and CRM systems
Reporting: Compile sales data, create reports, and track key performance metrics
Customer Service: Address customer concerns and ensure positive client experiences
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
College Degree preferred, but not required.
Customer service experience (1-2 years preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Customer-focused mindset with a positive attitude
Basic math skills and attention to detail
Sales or sales support experience
Knowledge of our industry or products
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WIFR-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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