What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay?
Company Description
WFLA-TV News Channel 8 and WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay are television stations serving Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. News Channel 8 is the NBC affiliate known for local news, weather, traffic, and sports, always being on your side. WTTA, Channel 38 is The CW Tampa Bay affiliate.
Role Description
This is a full-time Sales Manager role located on-site in Tampa, FL. The Sales Manager will be responsible for managing a dedicated sales team, developing sales strategies on national and local business, generating leads, meeting sales targets, and building client relationships.
Qualifications
- Sales Strategy Development, Lead Generation, and Meeting Sales Targets skills for linear and digital
- Prior National or Local Sales Managment experience in media industry
- Client Relationship Management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Team management and leadership skills
- Experience in media or broadcasting industry is a plus
- Experience in Wide Orbit Media Sales, Strata, Matrix, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field