General Sales Manager
WYFF, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC is looking for an experienced General Sales Manager with a record of success. You have motivational and sales skills along with experience of 5+ years as a General Sales Manager or Local Sales Manager, or equivalent experience. You have skills in budgeting, forecasting, managing inventory, recruiting accomplished salespeople and generating revenue. You will report to the President & General Manager.
Responsibilities
- Manage and guide an experienced sales team to achieve station goals on all platforms
- Develop, implement, and communicate sales strategies and action plans
- Manage stations inventory and rates
- Meet with clients and advertisers to maintain high visibility in the community
- Create and manage non-traditional revenue and new business projects
- Communicate with station's national rep firm to set goals and objectives
- Work with the promotion department to create sales opportunities
- Work with General Manager and other department managers to accomplish station goals
Requirements
- Five years broadcast sales management experience
- Must have experience with transactional, new business, digital and multi-platforms sales
- Have, motivational and sales skills to accomplish success
- Must have the ability to price, forecast, and budget and implement a clear plan and vision
- Creative selling abilities
- Valid driver's license and reliable automobile
- Related military experience will be considered
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Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs