MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER - WIS-TV

About Gray Media:Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality 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 WIS-TV:WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina. As the top-rated broadcast television station serving South Carolina's Midlands since 1953, WIS offers the opportunity to join an award-winning culture built upon decades of market leadership.WIS is currently recognized as the South Carolina Broadcasters Association's Station of the Year, and has won the award a record 17 times. WIS has earned the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalism Excellence, the National Association of Broadcasters' Service to America Award, the George Foster Peabody Award, and has more than 70 Emmy nominations in the last 5 years.Job Summary/Description:WIS-TV has a unique opportunity for a strong leader with a positive mindset to join our team. We are looking for a Multimedia Sales Manager who will work with our local sales team to achieve sales revenue goals as well as build and maintain client relationships utilizing our multi-platform advertising solutions. The Multimedia Sales Manager will lead, coach, and mentor a strong local sales team and help local and regional businesses grow with digital and broadcast strategies.Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Collaborate with the management team to accomplish strategic company goals and station objectives.Motivate the local sales team so that digital and broadcast revenue goals are achieved.Manage, direct, and train to maximize the performance of a diverse team of local Account Executives.Negotiate ratings, rates, and budgets.Develop new business for the station utilizing and maximizing all station platforms including but not limited to broadcast, digital, mobile, and sponsorships.Assist in developing New Local Direct business utilizing all station platforms.Maintain professional working relationships with our clients.Maintain positive interaction with all WIS personnel.Interface with operational systems such as Wide Orbit, Matrix, etc.Oversee accounts receivable and credit policies.Assist in the development of pricing packaging to fulfill the needs of both client and station.Assist in the management of inventory.Maintain expert-level knowledge in available advertising products, while staying abreast of local market and national advertising trends.Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum 3 years of experience in multimedia sales, with a proven track record of success.Previous management experience preferred.Effective leadership skills that include the ability to influence, train, and motivate individuals and teams.Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go tohttps://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )WIS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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. 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.#J-18808-Ljbffr