Variety: Sales Associate

Variety is hiring a Sales Associate to support our talented global TV/Film/Music/ Talent sales team, based in our Los Angeles office, working a hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates will have relevant internship, school, and job experience, as well as excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn. This position is perfect for you if you are passionate about the business of entertainment and have an interest in sales and marketing.

This is a full time, entry-level position. Prefer 1 year of office experience

Candidates should be detail-oriented and independent workers who want to learn the ins and outs of advertising sales for the number one entertainment industry media brand.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/produce sales and marketing materials i.e.: letters of agreement, insertion orders, etc.
• Input print and event sponsorship insertion orders into the Salesforce system; maintain all client information in client database for billing purposes
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and internal production department as main point of contact, for pre & post-sale execution of deliverables, creative etc.
• Ensure all proper approvals for creative, signage and event collateral are obtained
• Execute and track pre/post event promotion and added value media in collaboration with internal Marketing/Events team
• Responsible for general office support; distribute weekly publication to advertisers and events; maintain magazine closet storage and office copies update specific sales representative forecasting & financial reporting, create/manage Awards balloting and calendar schedule for upcoming awards slate
• Work with Accounting department to follow up on unpaid invoices, prebilling, credit card payments
• Manage premium print inventory in Salesforce
• Produce Screenshot decks for all event sponsorships

• On-site event staff support where needed
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently ensuring booking in entered in timely manner

Requirements:

• Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adhere to tight deadlines
• Must be able to take initiative in certain tasks
• Salesforce experience not mandatory but is a plus

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interest in advertising sales, marketing and/or publishing and entertainment

As Variety values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $26/hr. upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

About Variety:

Variety is the #1 entertainment news brand. Now celebrating 120 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry’s most prominent players, Variety remains the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, entertainment fans, executive level professionals and decisionmakers, Variety’s multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, data, events and summits. Variety is a subsidiary of PME TopCo., a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge. For more information, please visit www.variety.com.