Sales Manager
The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms.
Responsibilities include :
- Providing leadership for the broadcast / digital sales teams
- Making decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
- Developing and executing sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue
- Driving new business development
- Managing inventory and revenue forecasting
- Managing recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionals
- Preparing budgets and approving budget expenditures
- Managing Accounts Receivable
- Developing and cultivating client relationships alongside Account Executives
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum three-five years of media sales experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenValid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordExperience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standardsExperience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve themAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipmentExperience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, and comScore is preferred