Director of Sales

Director of Sales

  • Full Time
  • New Orleans
  • November 8, 2024

WDSU-TV

Description:

WDSU, the Hearst owned NBC affiliate in New Orleans is looking for an experienced Director of Sales with a record of success. You have motivational and sales skills along with experience of 5+ years as a General Manager or Local Sales Manager, or equivalent experience. You have skills in budgeting, forecasting, managing, inventory, recruiting accomplished sales people, and generating revenue. This position will report to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and guide an experienced sales team to achieve stations goals on all platforms, - Develop, implement and communicate sales strategies and action plans, - Manage stations inventory and rates, - Meet with clients and advertisers to maintain high visibility in the community, - Create and manage non-traditional revenue and new business projects, - Communicate with station’s national rep firm to set goals and objectives, - Work with the promotion department to create sale opportunities, - Work with General Manager and other department managers to accomplish station goals.

Requirements:

- Five years of broadcast sales management experience, - Must have experience with transactional, new business, digital and multi-platforms sales, - Have, motivational and sales skill to accomplish success, - Must have the ability to price, forecast and budget and implement a clear plan and vision, - Creative selling abilities, - Valid driver’s license and reliable automobile, - Related military experience will be considered, - In-person attendance is required.

Contact:

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