WWTI-ABC50 has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager in Northern New York, home of Fort Drum, The Thousand Islands, The St. Lawrence River, and the Adirondack Mountains! Are you looking for a creative and fun working environment?  Do you enjoy being an active member of the community? Would you like to work for a company where hard work is recognized and rewarded? If you answered yes, WWTI-ABC50 could be the perfect place for you.

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms.

Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teamsMakes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenueDrives new business developmentManages inventory and revenue forecastingManages recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionalsPrepares budgets and approves budget expendituresManages Accounts ReceivableDevelops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account ExecutivesPerforms other duties as assigned

Experience:

Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve themExperience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standardsExperience with Wide Orbit Traffic & Media Sales, Strata, Matrix, and ComScore is preferred

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum of three-five years in media sales experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenValid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor and help them improve their knowledge and skills

                                                                                                       

Compensation: Salary of $50,000-$55,000 plus commissions and bonus opportunity