Director III Sales
Director III Sales
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$ 125000 - 150000
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Job Description
WTVO (ABC) and WQRF (FOX) located in Rockford IL has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Director of Sales with a proven track record of success.
This new opportunity in northern Illinois known as the Stateline will report directly to the General Manager while working closely with other Department Heads to consistently deliver on the stations strategic goals for are looking for an energetic positive and creative leader who will continue to build on the success of our Broadcast and Digital sales team. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills business acumen with a high sense of urgency. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be visible in the station and in the community. TheDirector of Salesis responsible for achieving all revenue goals by building a plan communicating that plan and driving that plan.
Rockford known as the City of Gardens and Rivers sits in the heart of the USA a short drive from Chicago Madison and Milwaukee. Rockford will capture the attention of any explorer or adventure seeker having over 10000 acres of recreational areas lakes rivers in the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County. Rockford is home to the most significant collection of Chicago art inside or outside the city located at the Rockford Art Museum and home of the Coronado Performing Arts Center named one of Illinois150 Great Placesby the American Institute of Architects Illinois Council.
Essential Duties:
- Being a Leader of the Sales Team and owning the position
- Driving new business development and being seen in the community.
- Managing inventory rates political sales processes and revenue forecasting
- Developing and executing sales packages and projects to increase stations revenue
- Building and maintaining relationships with Local & National clients and advertising agencies
- Daily Weekly Monthly and Quarterly financial reporting
- Preparing revenue budgets and monitoring expense budgets
- Making decisions regarding hiring training evaluation promotion & termination of employees
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising or Mass Communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written
- Minimum five years experience in Television Station Management is preferred.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
- Experience guiding directing and motivating others including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
- Experience establishing longrange 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 Word Excel PowerPoint WideOrbit and Matrix
- Pay range: $125000$150000
- Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package include but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions life insurance paid parental leave and more.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
