Full Job Description
Job Summary/Description:
WITN is seeking a positive, people-focused Director of Sales to lead and coach our media sales team across eastern North Carolina. This leader will drive revenue growth, develop local business partnerships, and create effective advertising solutions across television, digital, and streaming platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Lead and inspire: Build a positive, accountable team culture where people feel supported, challenged, and excited to grow.
* Coach for success: Develop sales managers and team members through regular feedback, collaborative planning, and hands-on coaching.
* Help clients win: Build strong relationships with local businesses and agencies, understand their goals, and develop effective solutions across television and digital platforms.
* Drive sustainable growth: Set clear goals, manage revenue performance, develop accurate forecasts, and identify opportunities to grow new business and strengthen existing partnerships.
* Bring ideas to life: Collaborate with station colleagues to create compelling campaigns, sponsorships, and opportunities that benefit advertisers and audiences.
* Stay connected: Spend time with team members and clients throughout our market, building relationships in Greenville, New Bern, Jacksonville, and the communities beyond.
* Keep learning: Embrace new technology, evolving consumer habits, and fresh approaches that help our team and clients succeed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Proven track record of growing, coaching, and developing a successful sales team.
* Ability to learn and effectively use industry tools, technology, and resources to maximize the team's efficiency, performance, and potential.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WITN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
