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SalaryAbout 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 PowerNation Studios:
PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation Studios produces America's #1 automotive how-to television franchise PowerNation, currently producing popular shows; Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Carcass. PowerNation Studios' "PowerNation" reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on local Gray affiliate TV stations, and digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 4.8 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Television Inc. For more information, visit www.gray.tv.
Job Summary/Description:
PowerNation Studios is seeking a Senior Director of Sales to join our team. The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator with a proven track record of leading people and achieving results. PowerNation Studios produces entertaining how-to automotive shows under the POWERNATION brand and reaches a large enthusiast audience through a distribution network that includes broadcast television as well as digital and social platforms. The Vice President of Sales will work closely with our team to grow revenues through motivation, development, and a persistent focus on helping clients accomplish their marketing objectives. Identifying additional businesses that will benefit from the significant community engagement POWERNATION has created is a key objective for this role.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Consistent coaching, training, and development of the sales team
- Accurately identify, monitor, and forecast sales trends for key business segments.
- Manage sales activity to ensure we are on target to achieve key performance objectives
- Drive new relationship development efforts to increase number of active accounts
- Develop and cultivate client relationships alongside Account Executives
- Work closely with producers to create and implement new value for clients
- Complete business activity reports and forecasts as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Minimum 2 years OF SALES management experience in media or sponsorship sales
- Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment
- College Degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
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)
POWERNATION-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): Sales management experience in media or sponsorship sales
Education
Required- High School or better
