News Sales Manager - Ad Sales

Charter Spectrum•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you a results-driven, go-getting sales professional? Do you have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills? Are you knowledgeable about the News industry? If so, you might be a great fit for our News Manager of Category Sales at Spectrum Reach. The advertising sales arm of Charter Communications, Spectrum Reach brings world-class and innovative marketing solutions to more than 22,000 clients. We help businesses grow through the best content, insights, products, and people that connect advertisers to their intended audiences across TV, apps, social, and other media platforms. With offices in 41 states and 147 markets, Spectrum Reach can reach over 27 million households throughout the country. BE PART OF THE CONNECTION As a Category Sales Manager - News, you are the connector who drives News sales for an assigned region or set of markets. You are responsible for being knowledgeable of all key partners and staying up to date and reporting industry trends. The Spectrum News Manager of Category Sales serves as leader, assisting with providing training, direction, and overall strategy for news sales. If you enjoy variety in your daily work environment, supportive and motivated teams, and the opportunity to make a difference in each client's business, then Spectrum Reach is the place for you. WHAT OUR NEWS CATEGORY SALES MANAGERS ENJOY MOST Representing a Fortune 100 company market leader and brand they believe in Articulating client strategies using industry knowledge to expand business opportunities Developing positive relationships with clients and internal partners Advertising sales is an exciting and ever-changing digital environment. On any given day, you'll find yourself cultivating connections with clients, embracing the latest and greatest media trends, and collaborating with agency partners on advertising solutions. If you thrive in a culture of excellence and excel at building client relationships, there's a bright future for you at Spectrum Reach. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO SPECTRUM REACH

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is preferred
Local broadcast, cable, on-line or print media news sales (3-5 years)
Leadership experience (3-5 years)
Sales experience (3-5 years)
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Negotiation skills
Research skills
Relationship building abilities
Sales lead conversion abilities
Managing deadlines and priorities abilities
Developing new businesses abilities
Travel as requested. Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record within company required standards, and auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience working or strong familiarity with the News category (1-2 years)

Responsibilities

Driving News sales for an assigned region or set of markets
Being knowledgeable of all key partners
Staying up to date and reporting industry trends
Assisting with providing training, direction, and overall strategy for news sales

Benefits

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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