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Local Sales Manager

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Jackson, MS 39215, US

Salary

$72,000 - $86,400 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Sales Manager oversees daily operations of the Sales department, focusing on business development and revenue goals for Broadcast and Digital Platforms.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, along with three to five years of media sales experience.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as hiring, training, and developing sales professionals, as well as managing budgets and forecasting revenue.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in guiding and motivating personnel are essential for success in this position.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of driving new business and achieving revenue targets.

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms.

  • Provides leadership for the broadcast/digitalĀ sales teams
  • Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
  • Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue
  • Drives new business development
  • Manages inventory and revenue forecasting
  • Manages recruitment, training, evaluation, andĀ development of sales professionals
  • Prepares budgets and approves budget expenditures
  • Manages Accounts Receivable
  • Develops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account Executives
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Ā Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Minimum three-five years of media sales experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oralĀ and written
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Experience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standards
  • Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
  • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
  • Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, and comScore is preferred



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