LOCAL SALES MANAGER

·         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, and 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

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Date Posted:  3/25/2022

Closing Date:  11/30/2023

City:  Sioux Falls

State:  South Dakota

URL:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/SD-Sioux-Falls/Local-Sales-Manager_REQ-16647

Experience:
·         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 oral 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

Requirements:

·         The ideal candidate must have the passion to train and develop salespeople across all platforms and have the desire to win in a fast-paced and competitive environment.  Must be detail-oriented, a skilled negotiator and extremely well organized.