Digital Media Executive Leader - Wifr

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employerpaid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan including matching and profitsharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$60000 annually plus commission

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. Fri. or at the Managers discretion)

Benefits:

FullTime

About WIFR:

WIFR is owned by Gray Media Inc. and is a CBS affiliate. We are located in beautiful Northern Illinois with Chicago Madison and Milwaukee in our backyard. The Rockford market is an excellent choice for individuals interested in gaining broadcasting experience as well as those looking to make this area their home. Rockford Small Town Charm with Big City Convenience!

Job Summary/Description:

WIFR is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Digital Sales Leader who will provide leadership by executing sales to achieve local sales goals in the Rockford and the Northwest Chicago land Suburbs.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

*Generate revenue for the station and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
* Develop new business and create results for clients through creative and effective targeted campaigns
* Research and build campaign solutions including overall branding and creativity and ensure campaign meets client expectation
*Establish trusting relationships with clients community and Gray and meet all commitments with adequate preparation delivery and followthrough
*Grow your book of business in alignment with goals while identifying companies that are expanding relocating hiring
*Meet or exceed revenue targets for digital business primarily including new and existing business and TV business as well as corporate initiatives and develop a strategy to support achievement of goals.
*Grow share of clients advertising spend while increasing their overall spend
*Support quality deliverables to drive client results
*Support collection of receivables
*Build and enhance sales skills to include effective storytelling prospecting and relationshipbuilding negotiation closing
*Develop capabilities to produce creative and effective campaigns

Qualifications/Requirements:

*Thorough knowledge of crossplatform marketing solutions and sales methodologies
*Comprehensive awareness of industry terminology and digital nuances
*Moderately independent but will accept necessary guidance and welcome instruction and supervision as needed
*Ability to work under pressure meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities while maintaining composure
*Aptitude for developing talent helping others succeed and generally enjoys leadership responsibilities and opportunities
*Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
*Highlevel proficiency with MS Office applications
*Technology adept and competent
*Passion for contributing to a sales team with a positive mindset
*Superior business acumen related to new media digital interactive initiatives and social media required
*Driven by practical results opportunities to learn and opportunities to assist others with intention
*Understand that achieving goals is the expectation of he job
*Effective relationship building customer service communication and negotiation skills
*Digital media sales experience preferred and an excellent understanding of TV and media plans advertising marketplace and key competition
*Ability to quickly recover from adversity
*Ability to effectively communicate build rapport and relate well to all kinds of people
*Professional appearance a must
*Ability to present to clients via video calls and comfortable on video for meetings both internal and external
*Reliable transportation must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal

WIFRTV/Gray Media is a drugfree company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.