Local Sales Manager- WRBL

Opportunity available for a Local Sales Manager in Columbus, Georgia!

Local Sales Manager:
Our CBS affiliate WRBL News 3 in Columbus, Georgia is now hiring its next Local Sales Manager. We are looking for a true “Rock Star” who can coach, train, and develop a winning sales team of experienced sellers.

WRBL serves the Chattahoochee Valley of west-central Georgia and east-central Alabama.

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The Local Sales Manager oversees all aspects of the Local Sales, including staff management, advertising inventory throughout all channels, revenue goal setting and achievement, and budgeting.

Provides leadership for the broadcast/web 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, emedia and new product revenue

Drives new business development

Manages inventory and revenue forecasting

Manages recruitment and development of talented sales professionals

Prepares budgets and approves budget expenditures

Resolves customer complaints regarding sales and service

Plans and directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs

Creates and reviews operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability

Performs other duties as assigned

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, fax machines and other office equipment.  Wide Orbit, Matrix and Strata are software are used.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English and excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum five years’ experience in media sales management

Pre-Employment Background & MVR Screenings are required.   EOE     M/F/D/V

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and vehicle with insurance.

Please use the Job Link below to Apply / First Time Users must create an Account then apply for this Job and Attach your Resume.

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/GA-Columbus/Local-Sales-Manager_REQ-4210