WHNT (CBS), located in Huntsville, AL which is best known as the Rocket City, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of success.

　　This new opportunity, in a city regularly named a premier location for both business and quality of life, 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.

　　This high-tech city is located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains and boasts some of the best freshwater fishing, hiking trails and caving. Voted the Best Place to Live in the U.S. 2022-23 by US News, market #81 is also home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center which ranks as the top attraction in Alabama. Huntsville, however, has much more to offer than rockets. It’s adaptive reuse of historic or abandoned properties has led to unique entertainment opportunities over the past several years, as well as new developments that offer more entertainment, restaurants and shopping. This hidden gem has it all and is a wonderful place to continue your career.

　　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 teams

　　Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees

　　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

　　Requirements & Skills :

　　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

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