Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager (part-time)

Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager Part-Time position The Post and Courier Beaufort County The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager assists The Post and Courier Beaufort County advertising sales team with administrative sales functions and account fulfillment in order to maximize selling time and revenue generation. The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager is responsible for and not limited to assisting the sales team in the day-to-day activities of the department by performing clerical functions such as record keeping, correspondence, ad/billing entry, ad creative proofing, account communication, contract and sales maintenance, and other clerical and administrative functions. The ARS also works with clients on creative, brainstorming creative concepts, collecting creative assets, creating photo and video content, and more. Additionally, this position serves as the office manager for the P&C Beaufort County office in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager will have a direct relationship with advertising clients to ensure a positive customer experience and successful campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage new and existing accounts with a focus on delivering first class customer service, client satisfaction and retention. Help create digital solutions that meet and exceed our clients' expectations by delivering the right results at the right time. Provide administrative assistance to account executives, sales managers and advertising management in order to maximize their time selling and generating revenue. Order ads in ad billing system Handle all creative work for account list; requesting proofs through creative system, uploading camera-ready artwork, etc. Develop photo and video content for clients as needed for client campaigns Complete paperwork, such as client information for account set up, data for client profiles, adjustments and contracts. Assist in preparation of custom sales presentations at the request of account executives and sales managers Manage ongoing client digital marketing campaigns by submitting insertion orders to set campaigns live, submitting revision tickets, requesting digital creative, requesting reporting, etc. Task management and project management for advertising-related initiatives Assist in readers' choice programs and other interactive contests and initiatives Manage ad fulfillment for special sections and other unique print publications produced by The Post and Courier Beaufort County. Manages the day-to-day administrative functions of P&C Beaufort County office. Manage circulation and distribution of printed newspaper, including route management, managing relationships with drop locations, and oversight of contracted delivery drivers. Keep sales team updated with all sales materials and premium positions. Research account history including revenue information, trends and billing issues. Assist with rate referrals, product information, billing disputes, ad insertion orders and other client questions or concerns in a pro-active, positive manner. Provide quality customer service to all accounts from the initiation of the ad, through publication and follow-up on results primarily through phone and email communication Assist in managing and completing reports in a timely manner as requested. Manage account list's aging report and all necessary billing collections in partnership with corporate collections team Request digital campaign reports and share with clients as needed. Attend sales meetings and training sessions as requested to obtain essential job information. Attend events and networking opportunities on behalf of P&C Beaufort County Support in the planning and execution of P&C Beaufort County operated and/or sponsored events Log all client-facing communication in Hubspot CRM Keep team updated on changes in product or process. Assist in the organization of team information and documents. Handle all walk-in and call-in customer or reader needs. Stock office supplies and generate office orders. Perform other duties as assigned Requirements, minimum education level, and experience: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of sales, marketing or customer service experience

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager (part-time) Bluffton, SC 29910 Hybrid work Part-time Part-time Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager Part-Time position The Post and Courier Beaufort County The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager assists The Post and Courier Beaufort County advertising sales team with administrative sales functions and account fulfillment in order to maximize selling time and revenue generation. The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager is responsible for and not limited to assisting the sales team in the day-to-day activities of the department by performing clerical functions such as record keeping, correspondence, ad/billing entry, ad creative proofing, account communication, contract and sales maintenance, and other clerical and administrative functions. The ARS also works with clients on creative, brainstorming creative concepts, collecting creative assets, creating photo and video content, and more. Additionally, this position serves as the office manager for the P&C Beaufort County office in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Account Relationship Specialist / Office Manager will have a direct relationship with advertising clients to ensure a positive customer experience and successful campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage new and existing accounts with a focus on delivering first class customer service, client satisfaction and retention. Help create digital solutions that meet and exceed our clients' expectations by delivering the right results at the right time. Provide administrative assistance to account executives, sales managers and advertising management in order to maximize their time selling and generating revenue. Order ads in ad billing system Handle all creative work for account list; requesting proofs through creative system, uploading camera-ready artwork, etc. Develop photo and video content for clients as needed for client campaigns Complete paperwork, such as client information for account set up, data for client profiles, adjustments and contracts. Assist in preparation of custom sales presentations at the request of account executives and sales managers Manage ongoing client digital marketing campaigns by submitting insertion orders to set campaigns live, submitting revision tickets, requesting digital creative, requesting reporting, etc. Task management and project management for advertising-related initiatives Assist in readers' choice programs and other interactive contests and initiatives Manage ad fulfillment for special sections and other unique print publications produced by The Post and Courier Beaufort County. Manages the day-to-day administrative functions of P&C Beaufort County office. Manage circulation and distribution of printed newspaper, including route management, managing relationships with drop locations, and oversight of contracted delivery drivers. Keep sales team updated with all sales materials and premium positions. Research account history including revenue information, trends and billing issues. Assist with rate referrals, product information, billing disputes, ad insertion orders and other client questions or concerns in a pro-active, positive manner. Provide quality customer service to all accounts from the initiation of the ad, through publication and follow-up on results primarily through phone and email communication Assist in managing and completing reports in a timely manner as requested. Manage account list's aging report and all necessary billing collections in partnership with corporate collections team Request digital campaign reports and share with clients as needed. Attend sales meetings and training sessions as requested to obtain essential job information. Attend events and networking opportunities on behalf of P&C Beaufort County Support in the planning and execution of P&C Beaufort County operated and/or sponsored events Log all client-facing communication in Hubspot CRM Keep team updated on changes in product or process. Assist in the organization of team information and documents. Handle all walk-in and call-in customer or reader needs. Stock office supplies and generate office orders. Perform other duties as assigned Requirements, minimum education level, and experience: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of sales, marketing or customer service experience

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person