VP Sales

Job Description

CBS Sacramento and Good Day Sacramento, the CBS Owned & Operated Duopoly in Sacramento, is seeking a VP Sales to drive our total station sales effort. Successful candidate will have the following: a team leading orientation, a love of selling, a proven ability to develop and achieve budgets, strong pricing/inventory control skills, outstanding negotiation skills, marketing and strategic planning skills, positive/proactive attitude, and vast understanding and experience in digital sales.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 5 years prior broadcast television sales management experience.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills and leadership ability.
• Must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, have a positive attitude and be an effective communicator.
• Strong track record in revenue performance while maintaining and managing cost of sales integral as is a strong background in inventory management, sales training, pricing, budgeting and forecasting. College degree preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Responsible for day-to-day sales operations and achieving revenue goals for both broadcast and digital.
• Provide accurate revenue forecasts and deliver year over year growth.
• Develop sales packages and tools inclusive of sales promotions.
• Educate sales department in market/national trends and provide them with new selling ideas and techniques.
• Recruit, interview and hire quality salespeople.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Price inventory as appropriate and assign accounts.
• Prepare sales revenue and expense budgets.
• Train and coach sales management team.
• Attend sales calls with Account Executives.
• Coordinate and update sales pieces.
• Other duties as required.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $240,000.00 - 255,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g47wwv-18-119-139-50-42 in your application.