Director Of Sales - Kvly
Director Of Sales - Kvly
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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 households.
We 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.
About KVLY:
We are a company that is dedicated to producing quality news in a vibrant fun collegetown environment with incredible outdoor activities. KVLY is part of Gray Local Media which currently holds stations in dozens of markets across the US. We are also the only television station in the Fargo market with a bureau in Washington D.C. staffed around the clock. Beyond our #1 position in broadcast our digital presence is marketleading with a social media footprint that dwarfs our closest competition.
Job Summary/Description:
Are you a sales leader who can develop and inspire your team Do you have a passion for helping local businesses grow If so then we want to meet you. Valley News Live is looking for our next General Sales Manager to help grow our business as well as those of our clients.
Valley News Live is looking for an outgoing and energetic Director of Sales to lead the sales of our marketleading digital properties and newscasts. The leading candidate will be a detailoriented individual and selfstarter who thrives in a creative fastpaced environment and knows how to motivate their team to connect with local businesses. A focus on digital marketing is critical for success in this position.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Train and work with our team of MultiMedia Executives to achieve their goals and expand their earning potential.
* Be visionary in creating tactical plans to meet digital and local TV sales goals.
* Must be a forward thinker in helping local businesses develop their business and at the same time move our new business first strategy forward.
* Must be able to maximize digital and TV inventory with a focus on maximizing the earning potential of the inventory.
* The Director of Sales will work closely with the Multimedia Sales Manager and National Sales Manager to execute the stations revenue goals.
* The General Sales Manager is an active voice in our management team and must be able and willing to engage with other department heads.
* Will work with the General Manager not only on annual revenue budgets but also on regular revenue forecasts and strategic sales initiatives.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* 5 years in media sales with an emphasis on sales development.
* Previous experience in guiding motivating and leading a sales team.
* Proficiency with Wide Orbit Matrix and Microsoft Office.
If you are ready for the challenge please go to now to submit your qualifications. You can also send your resume to: Ike Walker Vice President and General Manager Valley News Live 1350 21st Avenue South Fargo ND 58103 or The successful candidate must be able to pass an MVR check.
No phone call please.
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 onapply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
KVLYTV/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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
