National Sales Manager

Job Description

National Sales Manager - WKYT

WKYT's Sales Department has an immediate opening for a Sales Manager to lead our national and regional sales efforts, along with additional local responsibilities. Candidate must possess strong leadership and the highest level of customer service and sales skills, along with a proven track record of success with negotiating and servicing national agencies. The position is responsible for maintaining and growing existing accounts while providing excellent customer service and offering support and leadership to our sales team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
-Understanding of advertising agencies.
-Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines.
-Responsible for the negotiation of rates with clients.
-Service existing accounts and create special sales opportunities specific to each client.
-Assist in the production of client's needs and act as a liaison with all departments.
-Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
-Experience using research and utilizing it in client proposals effectively.

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related degree is preferred.
-Television and digital sales experience preferred.
-Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint experience is preferred.
-Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
-Some negotiation skills are required.
-Ability to communicate effectively is required.
-Must represent the station with professionalism and integrity.
-Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
-Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxo1jq-18-119-253-93-42 in your application.