Client Service Representative (Sales Assistant)

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (SALES ASSISTANT) Chicago, IL (Hybrid/Remote) THE RUNDOWN Playfly and Marque Sports Network are looking for a Client Service Representative to join our team in Chicago at Marquee Sports Network. As a Client Service Representative (CSR), you will be responsible for supporting advertising revenue growth across all Marquee Media offerings, in collaboration with the broader sales team, by providing assistance throughout the sales cycle. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office (3721 N Clark, Chicago, IL). WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH · Assemble and provide effective sales packages for prospective and current clients, based on clients’ needs/specifications and account requirements · Collaborate with and support the Account Executives on all account needs, style variations, and timelines for client packages · Participate in sales presentations and negotiations as well as Marquee client events · Enter & maintain ad orders and postings within Wide Orbit Media Sales · Help resolve billing discrepancies · Offer media optimization suggestions to Account Executives based on insights and performance · Support the Account Executives in the comprehensive sales process through prospecting, developing a sales plan, and preparing client calls and meetings · Assist with sales forecasting reports by pulling, formatting and analyzing data in excel · Other job-related duties as assigned WHAT YOU NEED · Bachelor’s Degree · 3+ years of experience in a media sales support or similar role · Some experience working in the sports, ad agencies or media industries · Some experience working with Wide Orbit · Interest and general understanding of the sports industry · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook · Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships · Outstanding organizational skills and a proven ability to work both as a member of a team and individually · The ability to multitask and work effectively on multiple projects with competing deadlines TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · This role takes place in an office setting · Minimal travel may be required COMPENSATION Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The base pay range for this role is: $50,000 — $60,000 USD WHAT WE DO Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com WHAT WE STAND FOR At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve. EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. ACCOMMODATIONS Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] . We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. For California and UK Residents, please read our