GENERAL SALES MANAGER - KVVU

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KVVU:

FOX5 is the #1 television station in Las Vegas, and we are truly "Local. Las Vegas." As the local leader in news coverage on-air and online, we are committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, as we deliver 16 hours of LIVE, Local content each weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our community through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take5 To Care. And if you like sports, FOX5 is the "Official Broadcast Home" of the Las Vegas Raiders and our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN). With ten (10) sports partnerships including the two-time WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), Las Vegas Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and many more, Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network has quickly become the go-to local sports network in Nevada.

Job Summary/Description:

KVVU FOX5 is looking for an experienced Director of Sales/General Sales Manager to lead our successful sales department. The ideal candidate should be results-driven with a history of motivating their sales teams to achieve sustained revenue growth on both broadcast and digital platforms. Candidate must possess a will to win, have a strong business-focused mindset and great time management/organizational skills all which lead to good business decisions and success.

Duties/Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

- Responsible for sales and creating a high-performance and successful sales team
- Develop an understanding of the Las Vegas market to create dynamic broadcast and digital sales initiatives
- Manage and price inventory, forecast revenue, and create sales reports as requested by General Manager
- Develop and achieve budgets and provide accurate and timely forecasts
- Must have strong communication skills with good follow-through and work ethic
- Build internal relationships with staff and develop external relationships with clients and ad agencies
- Accompany team on face-to-face sales calls weekly
- Coach and develop our current staff of Account Executives and Sales Managers, and recruit new sales talent for this growing department
- Work confidently with our audience measurement tools to provide valuable information to clients
- Work across multiple departments to meet the goals of the company and clients

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Must have a proven track record of leading digital and broadcast sales growth
- Organized with acute attention to detail and follow-through is a must
- Ability to present, negotiate, close, and most importantly build long-term business relationships
- Strong computer skills, with experience with Wide Orbit, Matrix, Share-Builders, and Microsoft Office products preferred
- College Degree preferred
- Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KVVU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus after the first workday.