National Sales Manager Full Time

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: National Sales Manager (Full Time)
Category: Media – Journalism – Newspaper
Location: Fort Smith, AR (72904)
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Details:
KHBS/KHOG TV is seeking an energetic, passionate, analytical and creative National Sales Manager who is up to the challenge of setting new records across multiple platforms. The National Sales Manager will lead, motivate and inspire the national sales team to exceed revenue goals and assist the Local Sales Manager with local sales when needed. Ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and be organized. Client engagement is a top priority. Candidates should also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenges simultaneously and be excellent in broadcast sales negotiation. Also, candidate must be able to take initiative and make decisions without daily guidance. We will provide ???best in class??? multi-platform products, a tremendous challenging work environment, a talented team, and excellent compensation.
As a National Sales Manager, it is the expectation that you will work primarily at the station as well as away from the station, meeting with clients and attending sales calls. You will have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Set the overall tone for the national sales department by providing exemplary leadership in accordance with mutually agreed upon sales goals and priorities
Lead our national rep firm sales team with clear direction on our expectations and strategies.
Develop and execute strategies to achieve national sales goals across multiple media platforms.
Work alongside our Local Sales Manager to foster a positive sales environment
Work closely with the national rep firm on forecasting, negotiations and planning also coach and inspire our team of national reps to grow share
Negotiate all national business including political
Work with the national sales assistant on preempts and orders
Accurately forecast national broadcast revenue
Assist the local sales manager in helping to grow local TV and Digital revenue share
Achieve or exceed the national revenue budget
Ability to work with the GSM on inventory management and pricing
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years broadcast sales or management experience.
Qualifications Requirements:
Is highly computer literate in all Microsoft Office products and ideally has experience with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales and Matrix, or other CRM software.
Understands how to communicate effectively and build strong internal and external relationships
Possesses an acute understanding of how to forecast future revenue
Has the creativity to develop targeted, customer focused marketing solutions using multiple media products including but not limited to television, web, mobile, and multi-cast
Takes full ownership of national budgets and revenue goals and constantly develop strategies to overachieve
Takes pride in being extremely well-organized and always prepared
The ability to analyze issues thoroughly in order to make sound business decisions and solve problems effectively
Ability to communicate effective and persuasive sales presentations
Has an excellent understanding of how to price effectively and manage inventory.
On-site attendance is required.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferred
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Contact: Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE
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