Strategic Multimedia Sales Leader

Gray Local Media, Inc; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in advertising sales.
• Minimum 3 years of sales management.
• Proven leader with the ability to work independently, think ahead, and implement actions.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to achieve station objectives.
• Motivate the local sales team to meet digital and local revenue goals.
• Direct and train sales staff to maximize performance.
• Assist Media Executives in preparing, presenting, and closing business.
• Recruit and hire top performers.
• Negotiate ratings, rates, and budgets.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Oversee accounts receivable and inventory management.
• Forecast sales revenue for the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advertising sales

Sales management

Leadership & coaching

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Digital & traditional media

Tools

Wide Orbit Traffic

Wide Orbit Media Sales

Matrix

Job description

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.