WREG (CBS), located in the home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll of Memphis, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of success.
This new opportunity, hosted in one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 23 Best Places to Go in 2023, will report directly to the Director of Sales while working closely with other Department Heads to consistently deliver on the station’s strategic goals for growth. We are looking for an energetic leader who will build on the success of our Broadcast and Digital sales team. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills, business acumen with a high sense of urgency. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be visible in the station and in the community.
In a city best known for its music and food, market #52 is also a versatile outdoor destination with tree-covered trails, riverboat tours, bike rentals and more. Explore Beale Street and the mighty Mississippi River, expand your tastebuds with the nation’s tastiest barbeque, cheer on your favorite local sports teams and continue your career with a dose of southern hospitality in the home of Graceland.
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/digital sales teamsMakes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employeesDevelops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenueDrives new business developmentManages inventory and revenue forecastingManages recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionalsPrepares budgets and approves budget expendituresManages Accounts ReceivableDevelops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account ExecutivesPerforms other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum three-five years of media sales experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenValid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordExperience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standardsExperience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve themAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipmentExperience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, and comScore is preferred