Multiplatform Media Sales Leader

Gray Local Media, Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media’s WVUE-FOX 8 New Orleans is seeking a dynamic multi-platform sales and marketing professional to join our team. You will develop new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA and WVUE/FOX 8, expand revenue through digital and broadcast channels, and consult with business leaders to craft effective marketing strategies.

The role requires a proven sales record, strong communication, and the ability to manage a diverse book of business with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or 3+ years of media sales with evidence of prior success.
• Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen.
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within all sizes of organizations.
• Proven experience building professional client relationships.
• Superior multitasking skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills with critical thinking ability.
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT, and understanding GA4

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA & WVUE/FOX 8
• Expand established customer base by growing existing advertising revenue through Digital and Broadcast advertising.
• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations and manage your book of sales revenue using client management tools and software.
• Learn with proficiency Gray Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently, and as offerings evolve.
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships. Expand clients to the Premier Account level.
• Own both pre- and post-sale workflow processes for all billing accounts
• Handle regular account/advertiser maintenance, including (but not limited to) troubleshooting client needs/issues, makegoods, campaign optimizations, payment collections, aging, reporting, et al.

Skills

Sales experience

Executive presence

Prospecting & networking

Client relationship building

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication skills

GA4 understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales/marketing

3+ years media sales experience

Tools

GA4

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Gray Media’s WVUE-FOX 8 New Orleans is seeking a dynamic multi-platform sales and marketing professional to join our team. You will develop new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA and WVUE/FOX 8, expand revenue through digital and broadcast channels, and consult with business leaders to craft effective marketing strategies.

The role requires a proven sales record, strong communication, and the ability to manage a diverse book of business with cross-functional collaboration.