Administrative Assistant/Sales Assistant

This position is a Full Time contractor position here at Strand Media. The hours will be discussed prior to an offer of engagement being made. The role will be somewhat dynamic, as you’ll work closely with our Sales/Account Manager. Training will be provided on our current systems and processes, however the right candidate should possess an eagerness to learn and the willingness to take initiative. This position reports to the Sales/Account Manager.

See “Responsibilities” below for further details & specifics.

Responsibilities:

- Attend internal & external meetings with sales team, take notes and disseminate information accordingly after the call
- Generate various campaign & list performance reports, particularly during monthly planning
- Update client sheets accordingly when new campaigns are added by the Sales team
- Update our internal ‘Master Client Report’ with the most up to date sales numbers & pertinent information relayed by the Sales team
- Assist with requesting additional traffic for low performing campaigns and notify the sales team when said tasks are overdue
- Assist the Sales team with updating budget planning docs, by keeping pricing up to date, providing list stats & descriptions, and helping to track & organize historical data
- Assist the Sales team in keeping list pricing & information up to date in Upgrade to see actual info
- Request campaign stats from list vendors when needed, typically for underperforming campaigns
- Research & investigate performance issues that arise and use critical thinking to problem solve, then report back to sales team and/or client with results
- Assist the sales team in onboarding new clients by creating new client boards on Upgrade to see actual info, adding list information to proposals, and creating new client folders in Dropbox
- Provide sales team with any direct feedback received from clients or list vendors - Occasionally assist the Operations team with various tasks pertaining to collecting & disseminating campaign assets upon request
- Various additional tasks will be assigned throughout the development of this position

Skills Required:
- Project Management/Marketing Management experience
- Bachelor's Degree on Financial/Marketing Management is a plus
- Experience with Upgrade to see actual info & DropBox is a plus
- Experience in QB online is a plus
- Experience in an Ad agency is a plus
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- A proactive person who can multitask, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
- Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.


Please attached your resume with your response.

ABOUT STRAND MEDIA

The world of online media is a crowded place, with lots of flash, big words and tech-talk. We strive to be the antithesis of that. Our mission, in simple terms, is to help our clients drive more sales, acquire valuable & lifelong customers, while increasing their ROI on their respective media budgets.

With over two decades of experience & success with various marketing strategies, we’ve seen it all. Our biggest value and primary goal is to aid our clients through the ever-changing world of buying media and to help them successfully scale their business using proven strategies.

Thank you for your interest in joining our incredible team! We look forward to working with you!