Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Director III, Sales

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc$100K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications or related field; equivalent experience accepted
  • Minimum five years' experience in media sales
  • Strong leadership and team motivation skills
  • Proven ability to exceed revenue targets across multiple platforms
  • Experience in talent development and performance evaluation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the sales team
  • Make hiring, evaluation, and promotion decisions
  • Develop and execute strategies to exceed revenue goals
  • Drive business development efforts
  • Manage inventory and forecast revenue
  • Oversee recruitment and professional development
  • Prepare and approve budgets and expenditures

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead dynamic sales initiatives
  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture
  • Potential for career growth and development
  • Access to the resources of Nexstar Media Group
  • Position in a trusted and established media organization
Full Job Description
Director of Sales for WBTW News 13 and all-digital, mobile and social assets associated with wbtw.com, in Myrtle Beach, SC (DMA #98).

We are looking for a candidate with a proven history of growing revenue for both broadcast and digital products on multiple platforms, while overseeing all aspects of the sales department including staff management, maximizing inventory management, revenue goal setting and achievement, and budgeting. In partnership with the General Manager, the Director of Sales will set the tone for all aspects of local, national, and digital sales initiatives while inspiring our management team to achieve their personal and professional objectives. This opportunity requires an entrepreneurial mindset, competitive spirit, and passion for creating solutions for customers using the power of our Nexstar Media Group and Nexstar Digital assets.

WBTW News 13 is a trusted and established media leader with a strong legacy of serving audiences and delivering impactful advertising solutions throughout the market. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on leader who recognizes the station's tremendous potential and is excited by the opportunity to build upon that foundation. The Director of Sales will be responsible for developing talent, strengthening team performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and achievement while driving revenue growth across broadcast and digital platforms.

This role requires a decisive leader with strong business acumen, exceptional people leadership skills, and a clear vision for success. The ideal candidate will be energized by the opportunity to inspire a team, execute growth strategies, and position WBTW News 13 as the premier media partner for local businesses and a leading force in the marketplace. If you are motivated by the challenge of leading change and shaping the next chapter of success for a powerhouse station, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides leadership for the sales team
  • Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
  • Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, national, digital 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
  • Determines inventory, pricing and discount rates
  • Creates and reviews operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
  • Directs the Accounts Receivable efforts of the Sales Department
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 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
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum five years' experience in media sales
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
  • 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


Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Repetitive movements are required.

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About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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