Multimedia Sales Manager - Wtvm

Gray Media • Columbus, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WTVM-TV, part of Gray Media, Inc, in COLUMBUS, GA, is looking for results-driven Multimedia Sales Managers who will lead our top-performing local sales team to achieve sales revenue goals and develop long-term client relationships utilizing our best-in-the-industry multi-platform advertising solutions. We are seeking a savvy digital marketing guru and traditional media expert who is strategic with the ability to maintain a winning culture. Digital Sales and Traditional Media experience required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in advertising sales
• Minimum 3 years of sales management
• A proven leader with the ability to work independently, think ahead, and put into place action items that need to be accomplished
• Promote a positive, result-oriented culture that is passionate about the media landscape and help local Media Executives and clients be successful
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic, and a self-starter
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record, MVR check required at hire, and monitored continuously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Media Sales, and Matrix is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the management team to accomplish station objectives
• Motivate the local sales team so that digital and new local direct revenue goals are met and/or exceeded
• Manage, direct, and train to maximize the performance of the local sales executives and assistants
• Assist Media Executives in preparing, presenting, and closing business
• Recruit and hire top performers
• Ability to negotiate ratings, rates, and budgets
• Maintain professional working relationships with our clients
• Oversee accounts receivable
• Assist in the management of inventory
• Accurately forecast sales revenue for your team
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed