Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Manager, Sales

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc$125K — $140K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of media sales experience required.
  • Fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven leadership in guiding and motivating sales personnel.
  • Skilled in setting long-term objectives and strategies for success.
  • Focused on coaching and mentoring team members for professional growth.
  • Proficient in office technology and software, including Wide Orbit Traffic and comScore.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Sales department for Broadcast and Digital platforms.
  • Develop and execute strategies to exceed revenue targets and drive new business.
  • Make hiring, evaluation, and termination decisions for sales staff.
  • Manage revenue forecasting and inventory effectively.
  • Cultivate client relationships in collaboration with Account Executives.
  • Prepare and approve budgets to meet financial goals.
  • Recruit, train, and develop sales professionals for optimal performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
Full Job Description
The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms.
• Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams
• Efficient and fluent in Digital Sales.
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
• Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue
• Drives new business development
• Manages inventory and revenue forecasting
• Manages recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionals
• Prepares budgets and approves budget expenditures
• Manages Accounts Receivable
• Develops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account Executives
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum three-five years of media sales experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standards
• 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, and other office equipment
• Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, and comScore is preferred
• Pay Range: $125,000-$140,000 Salary, commission, & bonus.
• Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, 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.

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
NASDAQ

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