ADVERTISING SALES COORDINATOR
Specific Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary coordinator between the sales team, clients, Creative Services, and other internal departments to ensure efficient workflow and outstanding customer service.
- Prepare work tickets, advertising copy, and basic ad design recommendations as needed for print, digital, preprint, and national advertising orders.
- Enter advertising orders accurately into the advertising management system.
- Coordinate the flow of advertising materials and artwork to Creative Services for production.
- Assist with sales support activities, including prospecting and sales calls as requested by the sales team.
- Cross-train with team members to maintain service levels and department efficiency.
- Ensure daily production deadlines are met while coordinating advertising copy and related materials.
- Review, verify, and approve ad proofs as needed to meet workflow requirements.
- Process cooperative advertising billing requests as directed by sales representatives, management, or clients.
- Utilize customer and manufacturer websites to obtain advertising copy, images, and supporting materials.
- Organize and coordinate publication verification processes.
- Coordinate pre-production advertising workflows for special projects and promotions.
- Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements to increase department efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain a customer-first approach while providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Meet with clients as requested to support account service and advertising initiatives.
- Assist with incoming and outgoing account communications on behalf of the sales team.
- Participate in the Great Game of Business and support company initiatives.
- Adhere to all company safety standards, including general workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.