Local Sales Manager

Are you looking for a fast-paced, exciting career where each day is unique and where you interact with business leaders in your community and help their companies grow? If you are a “hands-on” sales manager who likes to go out and meet community leaders, perhaps we have a perfect opportunity for you.

We are a rapidly growing group of top-affiliated television stations that seek talented and motivated sales leaders to place at the forefront of our company!

We immediately need a sales-driven leader and coach, with a proven track record of positive influence and leadership capabilities, to provide direction and identify staff motivators for our FOX affiliate, KVRR in Fargo, ND (https://www.kvrr.com/).

Here’s What You’ll Do:

· Communicate and negotiate with local clients and agencies

· Assist in accurate revenue forecasting

· Manage inventory and pricing development

· Schedule and conduct sales meetings and training programs

· Create research pieces to assist in sales efforts

· Create and implement new business sales packages and presentations

Your Supervisory Responsibilities Include:

· Interviewing, hiring, and training our sales team.

· Conducting daily sales calls

· Planning, assigning, and directing work assignments.

· Developing and monitoring performance accountability systems

· Appraising employee performance, rewarding and disciplining employees

· Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualified candidates must be very knowledgeable in basic and advanced techniques of selling television and digital advertising. They also must be computer-proficient with the various television sales software systems, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and have strong verbal/written communication skills.

To be strongly considered the best candidates “MUST HAVE” these qualifications.

· Must be local to Fargo, ND or the surrounding marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.

· Prior business development and managerial experience is necessary.

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is preferred, but not required.

· A valid driver's license and the ability to drive your vehicle for transportation to and from client meetings consistently.

· Be 18 years or older.

· Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Who we are

We are a privately held group of television stations operating in twelve markets within nine states across four time zones. We cultivate and support our Sales Teams with continued feedback and assistance from our hands-on senior management team. Our mission is to help grow our local community by providing our clients with effective marketing solutions. We are committed to broadcast excellence and corporate growth (both organic and through acquisition). We are recognized as one of the fastest-growing broadcast companies in the country, and are committed to treating our people as family.

Please send your resume to: Ken Anthony; kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com

COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Business development: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Fargo, ND 58103 (Required)

Work Location: In person