Local Sales Manager

Job Description

About WWSB:

WWSB-TV is the Gray-owned ABC affiliate serving the Tampa/Sarasota DMA. This is a great opportunity to work for the second-largest broadcaster in the country, in one of its best markets.

The ideal candidate will excel at coaching, training, and growing a team of tremendous sellers. We have a winning and thriving sales culture while developing our team to its full potential. Must be results-driven and know how to motivate our sales team. Extensive knowledge of how to develop new business and digital opportunities is a must, along with an understanding of how TV and digital work in combination to deliver measurable results for our clients.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB-TV is seeking its next dynamic and leadership-driven Local Sales Manager to join our winning team. This is a rare chance to lead a team of seasoned sellers with an outstanding reputation of delivering results for our clients. You will have all of the tools, resources, and support to take yourself and your team to the next level. The ideal candidate will excel at coaching, training, and growing a team of tremendous sellers. We have a winning and thriving sales culture while developing our team to its full potential. Must be results driven and know how to motivate our sales team. Extensive knowledge of how to develop new business and digital opportunities is a must, along with an understanding of how TV and digital work in combination to deliver measurable results for our clients

The Local Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of WWSB local revenue goals and works closely with the Digital Sales Manager and General Sales Manager to coordinate sales efforts with the local team. Individual is also responsible for keeping the sales team up to date on the latest product knowledge.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in managing sellers and must have a thorough understanding of the media environment including an understanding of digital products. College degree is preferred. But most importantly, the ideal candidate will know how to grow their team while also wanting to grow themselves.
*** You can also reach out to Matt Moldovan: Director of Sales, WWSB-TV mmoldovan@wwsb.tv ***

Are you energetic, positive, and goal-oriented? Please join our team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WWSB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn7mpk-18-227-140-134-42 in your application.