General Sales Manager

Job Description

General Sales Manager - KOSA

About KOSA:

CBS 7 News is the top-rated, long-time news leader in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Based in Midland/Odessa, 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 Texas 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 to the nation's capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local man's journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry – KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Midland from anywhere in the world (and very soon even out of the world!) is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas, often referred to as a hidden jewel that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare or unique art.

Learn more about KOSA at: http://www.cbs7.com

Job Summary/Description:

Are you ready to lead a winning sales team? We are #1 in ratings and #1 in sales. The CBS7 Media Group in Odessa-Midland, TX, includes KOSA-CBS 7, KTLE-Telemundo 20, KCWO-CW, KWWT-My Network/MeTV, CBS7.com, Oeste de Texas Hoy!, SuTelemundo20.com and more. We recently stepped out of the box and created an OTT news app providing 7 hours a day of Live local news, weather & entertainment in Spanish.

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

Qualified candidates that 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-dyeqnm-3-139-86-56-42 in your application.