South Bend-Elkhart,IN
Gray Television
DESCRIPTION
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” station in Michiana; we live that brand daily. Our station fosters a positive, team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-rate education, sports, arts, and entertainment. Joining the WNDU team is an opportunity to grow your career by working in a positive and energetic environment.
Job Summary/Description:
The Multimedia Sales Manager at WNDU will lead and manage a sales team of Multimedia Consultants, overseeing the development and sale of advertising solutions to various businesses. This role involves a deep understanding of television advertising and digital products, as well as coaching, growing, and teaching the sales team to achieve optimal results. The Multimedia Sales Manager will play a key role in strengthening our multi-platform sales team. This is a full-time, in-person/on-site position at WNDU in South Bend, Indiana.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Cultivate a steady stream of new business across all station platforms
• Collaborate with the Sales Management Team to foster a positive and successful culture
• Create client solutions utilizing digital and television products, ensuring client goals are met
• Collaborate with the Sales Management Team to forecast revenue weekly
• Attend sales calls regularly with Multimedia Consultants
• Interface with operational systems such as Wide Orbit, Matrix, etc.
• Assist in managing inventory
• Recruit, hire, and train Business Development / Multimedia Consultants
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Previous sales management experience
• In-depth knowledge of how television and digital products synergize for client success
• Specific expertise in digital products and the ability to effectively explain them to customers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with television station traffic software
• Strong organizational and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment
• Successful experience leading a sales team is highly desirable
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• College degree preferred
Additionally, the Multimedia Sales Manager should possess:
• Experience in presenting information to business decision-makers
• Strong leadership skills, including training and developing team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Adaptability and willingness to explore new methods and strategies
• Ability to successfully complete the MVR check
If you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type the job title, station call letters, or click "apply now" upload your resume, cover letter and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WNDU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.