General Sales Manager

Job Description

General Sales Manager - KKTV

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing contributions
• Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer contributions towards HSA plans
• Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
• Employer Paid Life
• Short and Long-term disability
• Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
• 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
• Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

About KKTV:

11 News is the top-rated, long-time news leader in Southern Colorado. Based in Colorado Springs, we pride ourselves in being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Colorado, and very often on the national stage.
Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day…and we know that requires outstanding writers, creative photographers, and an innovative production team. Whether we're following local officers, covering political and sporting events in Denver, or covering the most attending events in Southern Colorado, KKTV is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you ready to lead a winning sales team? We lead in ratings and in sales. KKTV is a part of the Gray Media Group in Southern Colorado, including KKTV 11 News, NKTV-METV 11.2 Circle TV 11.3, and kktv.com. We stepped out of the box and created an OTT news desk providing several hours a day of Live local news, weather & entertainment.

We need a General Sales Manager to lead a sales team that is used to winning. Come join our team!

The successful candidate's responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
* Develop & execute local TV and Digital sales strategies to achieve revenue budgets
* Maximize spot & digital inventory
* Train & work with Account Executives to achieve their goals
* Drive new business development
* Work closely with our Digital Sales Manager to continue growing digital revenue
* Be an active voice in our management team
* Work with the General Manager to prepare annual sales budgets

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years in sales (sales management preferred)
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience in guiding, motivating, and leading a sales team
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Wide Orbit, and Matrix
* A burning fire to be part of a winning team

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dybk6p-18-191-216-163-42 in your application.