LOCAL MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER - KVVU
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KVVU:
KVVU, FOX5, is the #1 station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas." Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and many more.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media Group's KVVU FOX5 and Silver State Sports & Entertainment stations located in Las Vegas, Nevada, has a unique opportunity for a strong leader with a positive mindset to join our team. We are looking for a Multimedia Local Sales Manager who will work with our local sales team to achieve sales revenue goals as well as build and maintain client relationships utilizing our multi-platform advertising solutions. The Multimedia Local Sales Manager will lead, coach and mentor a strong local sales team and help local and regional businesses grow with digital and broadcast strategies.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the management team to accomplish company tent poles and station objectives
- Motivate the local sales team so that digital and broadcast revenue goals are achieved
- Manage, direct and train to maximize the performance of a team of veteran local Account Executives
- Recruit, hire and train Business Development Representatives, the next generation of our sales team
- Negotiate ratings, rates, and budgets
- Develop new business for station utilizing and maximizing all station platforms including but not limited to broadcast, digital, mobile, and sponsorships
- Assist in developing New Local Direct business utilizing all station platforms
- Maintain professional working relationships with our clients
- Maintain positive interaction with Sales Operations personnel
- Interface with operational systems such as Wide Orbit, Matrix, etc.
- Oversee accounts receivable and credit policies
- Assist in development of pricing packaging to fulfill the needs of both client and station
- Assist in management of inventory
- Accurately forecast sales revenue for your team
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Digital Advertising Sales
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Broadcast Sales Management
- Effective leadership skills that include the ability to influence, train, and motivate individuals and team
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KVVU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Experience
Preferred
3 years:
Experience in Broadcast Sales Management, and Experience in Digital Advertising Sales (3-5 yrs.)