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The Economist Newspaper: Advertising Sales Assistant Needed

Job Title:                   Advertising Sales Assistant
Business Unit:        The Economist Newspaper
Location:                   New York Office - W. 57th Street
Reports to:                Olly Comyn, Director of Advertising
Posting Date:           April 2, 2003
Posting Deadline:   April 9, 2003

We are looking for a highly competent and focused team player with superior communication and organization skills to support Advertising Sales Executives.

Responsibilities:

- Assist Advertising Sales Executives with various tasks.
- Create media kits.
- Contact potential clients for advertising space.
- Maintain and update client contacts and database.
- Special projects.
- Assist with break relief for receptionist

Qualifications:

- Fully proficient in Excel, Word and knowledge of PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize.
- Superior verbal, written presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and external contacts.
- Highly self-motivated, intuitive and excellent follow-up skills, creative, energetic and resourceful.
- Advertising experience a plus.

Education Required:

- Requires a B.A./B.S. or equivalent

See the full ad at: http://ads.economist.com