Local Broadcast Sales Lead — Revenue Growth & Team Leadership

Ilba; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group seeks a LOCAL SALESMANAGER for ABC News Channel 20 / FOX Illinois / CW 23 in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on developing our sales teams, increasing new business, and growing revenue across our broadcast and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate aggressive sales leadership, strong decision making, and the ability to forecast, budget, and maximize inventory while maintaining relationships with staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in broadcast sales management is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proven revenue generator, specifically new business.
• Identify and acquire sales talent.
• Structure sales staff to maximize strengths and revenue.
• Lead, train, and deliver results with the sales team.
• Forecast and budget; price and maximize inventory.

Skills

Revenue growth

New business development

Talent identification

Team leadership

Coaching

Forecasting

Budgeting

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Sales

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Rincon Broadcasting Group seeks a LOCAL SALESMANAGER for ABC News Channel 20 / FOX Illinois / CW 23 in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on developing our sales teams, increasing new business, and growing revenue across our broadcast and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate aggressive sales leadership, strong decision making, and the ability to forecast, budget, and maximize inventory while maintaining relationships with staff and clients.