WSJV, the FOX affiliate in South Bend, Indiana the 96th market, has an immediate opening for a Local Sales Manager with a minimum of 3 years experience in broadcast or related sales.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a successful track record and sales coaching experience.
The new LSM will create and implement strategies designed to achieve budget goals and maximize on-air and digital revenue, manage sales project timelines, and lead the effort on developing new business.
Skills necessary include directing, training and motivating a team of six local account executives including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Candidate must possess the ability to identify the developmental needs of team members and help them improve their skill set. In addition, the LSM will assist the General Sales Manager and Digital Sales Specialist in budgeting, forecasting, pricing and implementation of sales projects.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both oral and written. Familiarity with sales systems like OSI, Ad Connections, and Matrix are a plus.
If you have a passion for excellence and a burning desire to lead the local sales effort, we want to talk with you. Please submit your resume and references to:
WSJV / FOX 28 Michael Leyes General Sales Manager PO BOX 28 South Bend, IN 46624 Email mleyes@fox28.com
EOE> Posted 3/13/14
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