Digital Sales Manager

Digital Sales Manager

Website local3news.com Local 3 News/WRCB

NBC Affiliate in Chattanooga TN

Description:

The Digital Sales Manager (DSM) oversees digital assets, services and strategy.  This energetic, fast-paced, and collaborative strategist is a leadership role that is accountable for the station’s digital revenue.  The DSM must also demonstrate strong and ongoing initiative to develop and cultivate new and existing leads through cold calls, telephone prospecting, request for proposals, etc.  It is the role of the DSM to inspire, work with and motivate the sales team through clear, constant communication and create a culture of teamwork.  This leader needs strong digital product knowledge: the ability to explain the logistics and functionality of Digital Marketing (Social Media, Search, Email Marketing, Website Design, etc.) at a high level as well as in detail.

Responsibilities:

Principle Duties: ŸSales calls and proposal generation for Marketing Specialists (sales staff). ŸProspect new digital accounts. ŸDevelop account strategies to grow current client revenue while growing new business. ŸProvide regular and timely feedback, forecasts, reports, competitive information and field intelligence. ŸTake the lead to create and package ideas that meet the needs of our core advertiser categories. ŸAssume responsibility for digital display, SEM, SEO, Mobile, CTV/OTT and Social Media sales strategies. ŸEnsure optimal market coverage, client engagements, increasing awareness of products, services and capabilities. ŸIdentify and develop strategies for penetrating key accounts and prospects. ŸDigital vendor management. ŸWork with accounting & DOS to reconcile billing and invoices

Requirements:

Qualifications: To be considered, you must have 2-3+ years SALES experience in the area of online media including Internet ad sales and online marketing and an understanding of web content as it relates to sales.  Experience working with TV / Radio stations or other media is preferred. Ideal candidate will have: ŸBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field. ŸExperience managing and leading a team of sales managers and sales reps. ŸExtensive knowledge of multi-media ROI-based creative marketing solutions including superior product knowledge. Additional requirements include: ŸExperience with streaming media technology, knowledge of ad networks and video pre roll a plus. ŸExperience creating sales materials. ŸAbility to organize and prioritize while juggling multiple projects simultaneously. ŸAbility to work in a fast-paced environment. ŸProfessional and positive manner when working with clients and others. ŸSuperior knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.) ŸProven record of successfully leading in a goal-oriented, highly accountable environment. ŸAbility to build and manage a B2B sales organization. ŸAbility to maintain a deep and broad understanding of the market (customers, prospects, key trends). ŸPossess an understanding of competitive media in the market.

Contact:

Elise Collins and Gregg Acuff
If interested, Local 3's job application form can be found online and/or email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.

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