WHTM-TV
Media
GeneralSalesManager
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“General Sales Manager at WHTM-TV. Skills: Sales leadership, Revenue growth, Team development. Provide leadership and direction for the broadcast and. Develop and execute sales strategies that drive growth”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed revenue goals
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Valid driver's license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, Minimum of five years of media sales experience, Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Nice to Have
Previous sales management or leadership experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership and direction for the broadcast and
Develop and execute sales strategies that drive growth
Lead new business development initiatives
Expand existing client relationships
Recruit sales professionals
Train sales professionals
Coach sales professionals
Develop sales professionals
Make decisions regarding hiring
Make decisions regarding evaluation
Make decisions regarding promotion
Make decisions regarding termination
Manage advertising inventory
Manage pricing strategies
Manage discount rates
Manage revenue forecasting
Prepare departmental budgets
Manage departmental budgets
Monitor sales performance
Analyze reports to identify opportunities for revenue growth
Analyze reports to identify opportunities for operational improvement
Resolve customer concerns regarding sales
Resolve customer concerns regarding service
Evaluate employee performance
Create operational records
Review operational records
Evaluate profitability
Evaluate business performance
Direct Accounts Receivable efforts
Collaborate with station leadership to achieve strategic revenue
Collaborate with corporate leadership to achieve strategic revenue
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Station leadership; Corporate leadership
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
WHTM-TV (abc27), the ABC affiliate serving South Central Pennsylvania and owned by Nexstar Media Group, is seeking an experienced and results-oriented General Sales Manager to lead our Sales Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms while developing and leading a high-performing sales team. The General Sales Manager oversees all aspects of the Sales Department, including staff management, advertising inventory, budgeting, forecasting, revenue goal achievement, and strategic planning. This position also works closely with national sales partners to maximize revenue opportunities and support the station's overall business objectives. ## ## ## **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** * Provide leadership and direction for the broadcast and digital sales teams. * Develop and execute sales strategies that drive growth and exceed revenue goals across local, national, digital, and new business categories. * Lead new business development initiatives and expand existing client relationships. * Recruit, train, coach, and develop talented sales professionals. * Make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees in accordance with company policies. * Manage advertising inventory, pricing strategies, discount rates, and revenue forecasting. * Prepare and manage departmental budgets and approve expenditures. * Monitor sales performance and analyze reports to identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational improvement. * Resolve customer concerns regarding sales and service. * Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluation programs. * Create and review operational records, sales reports, and forecasts to evaluate profitability and business performance. * Direct Accounts Receivable efforts within the Sales Department. * Collaborate with station and corporate leadership to achieve strategic revenue objectives. * Perform other duties a
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