Director, National Ad Sales

Ativesite; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Reach, Chicago, IL, seeks a Director of National Sales to lead a high-energy national sales organization and drive core and political revenue. You will oversee several National Sales Managers, guide client relationships, and shape sales strategy with cross-functional partners to win major accounts.

Success requires leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to build teams and deliver results in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of media sales experience.
• 5+ years of National Sales, ideally with Rep firms.
• 2+ years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience working with major advertising agencies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and presentation abilities.
• Proven track record as a team builder.
• Thrives in high-energy environments with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Own budget attainment for your region, presenting quarterly strategy plans and reporting results.
• Lead and inspire a team of National Sales Managers.
• Apply understanding of the evolving media ecosystem to drive revenue and value.
• Develop strategies for key accounts and manage major client relationships.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, agencies, and key accounts across Spectrum footprint.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DOS, LSM, News, Digital, Marketing, and Yield teams.
• Negotiate for share and pitch opportunities to current and prospective clients.
• Deliver account stewardship with the National Sales Support team and Ampersand.
• Track weekly performance and forecast attainment with precision.
• Lead core and political ad sales activity in territory.
• Champion high performance culture and partner collaboration.

Skills

Media sales

National sales

Leadership

Agency experience

Bachelor's degree

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Team building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Strata

Eclipse

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Spectrum Reach® provides custom advertising solutions for local, regional and national clients. Spectrum Reach creates scalable advertising and marketing services driven by aggregated and de-identified data insights and award-winning creative services. Spectrum Reach helps businesses of all sizes reach anyone, anywhere, on any screen. Additional information about Spectrum Reach can be found at https://www.spectrumreach.com.

SUMMARY

As a Director of National Sales, you are an influential leader who develops a high-energy sales culture that fosters success, enthusiasm, and a winning atmosphere as you lead several managers and support staff. You will be responsible for overseeing all national core and political sales revenue in assigned Spectrum Reach markets, leading client-facing efforts, and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders to develop and implement sales strategies. 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a high-visibility role where your leadership directly fuels growth. You'll partner closely with Ampersand and Spectrum Reach stakeholders, guide a team of National Sales Managers, and be the go-to voice for major client relationships across your territory.

• Own budget attainment for your region, building and presenting quarterly strategy plans to Spectrum Reach leadership (RVP, VPs, DOS, VP National Sales) and reporting on results
• Lead and inspire a team of National Sales Managers, fostering a growth mindset and customer-first culture
• Apply a sharp understanding of the evolving media ecosystem - especially data and multiscreen products - to drive revenue and value
• Develop winning strategies for key accounts and serve as the primary point of contact for the Spectrum Reach Enterprise
• Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, agency partners, and major accounts across the Spectrum footprint, with a focus on local and agency decision-makers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DOS, LSM, News, Digital, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Yield & Inventory teams
• Negotiate for share, use research and data to shape sales strategy, and pitch opportunities to current and prospective clients
• Deliver best-in-class account stewardship alongside the National Sales Support team and Ampersand
• Maintain CMR reports and competitive tools to identify opportunities and convert targets into closed business
• Track weekly performance and forecast budget attainment with precision
• Lead core and political ad sales activity in your territory.
• Champion a culture of high performance and celebration across your team and Ampersand partners
• Travel as needed to build relationships with clients, agencies, and Ampersand teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of media sales experience
• 5+ years of National Sales, ideally partnering with Rep firms.
• 2+ years of management or leadership experience
• Experience working with major advertising agencies
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education and experience)
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and presentation abilities
• Proven track record as a team builder
• Thrives in high-energy environments with strong time management and persistence

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education beyond a bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with sales reporting systems like Strata or Eclipse
• Cable or broadcast television experience
• 5+ years of management experience

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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $128,600.00 and $328,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at $118,867.

Get To Know Us:

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading internet and video provider in the nation and the fastest growing mobile company in our footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states. Supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, we are America's Internet Company®. At close of the Cox acquisition, Spectrum announced that over the next 18 months, it will fully return legacy Cox's customer service function to the U.S.

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