Job Description
Media Sales Consultant - WMC
About Station
WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.
About WMC:
WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.
Job Summary/Description:
WMC is seeking an innovative sales leader with the tenacity for the broadcast & digital sales business.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for growing WMC's advertiser list, developing new business revenue and growing WMC's market share through the sale of commercial television spots, digital assets, sponsorships, specials, and sports at the highest attainable rates. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and assigned/designated agencies through frequent contact in person and by telephone and to promote the station and sell commercial spot, digital and OTT. One must prepare sales presentations to sell commercial airtime utilizing available in-house ratings, research materials, knowledge of the advertisers and agencies and their advertising needs, knowledge of the local marketplace competition and available station assets.
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years in television/radio advertising preferred. Requires demonstrable knowledge of the local market, rating services, new business development, multimedia, available research tools and other means for creating non-traditional revenue (Internet, mobile, digital, etc.). Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze the market, package, price and sell both broadcast spot & digital assets including OTT. Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with negotiate and influence internal and external contacts. Requires the ability to analyze the market and effectively sell available airtime to meet established financial goals and grow market share.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum (2) years of media sales experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) Wide Orbit Media Sales, Wide Orbit Traffic, and Matrix CRM preferred
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw822y-44-223-94-103-42 in your application.