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General Sales Manager

WOWT

Omaha, NE 09-30-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
General Sales Manager - WOWT

About WOWT:

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state of the art technology, and with our leading broadcast news we provide award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo, to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description:

The General Sales Manager is responsible for the revenue goals of the television station. All areas of broadcast time and revenue are under his/her supervision (Local, Regional, Digital and Internet revenue). The General Sales Manager oversees the Local Sales Manager, the sales staff and sales assistants. The GSM will be responsible for helping Account Executives implement the company's advertising platforms and marketing strategy, identifying and qualifying leads while consistently closing business in order to meet or exceed their sales quota.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Responsible for achieving station revenue goals, sets pricing and inventory management for station.
- Tracks pending business and makes each salesperson aware of his/her pending sales as it relates to the monthly goal.
- Responsible for developing and implementing the station sales marketing plan.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing, advertising or speech is preferred.
- Must have experience in the advertising industry with strong management skills.
- Five years' experience in broadcast sales or equivalent, with broadcast sales management experience.

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''

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r71y36-3-144-230-82-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.