WTWC/WTXL/WBXT is looking for a strong General Sales Manager to help guide our sales efforts. This position requires an individual who possesses strong leadership skills who can direct a local sales team in selling new business and creating revenue streams through a multi-screen integrated approach. The candidate must have a successful track record in sales management, staff recruitment and developmental skills as well as strong leadership capabilities.

In this position you will:

• Develop a high performing sales team that meets or exceeds revenue goals by driving client results through creative marketing solutions.

• Develop sales strategies, plans and alignment in support of revenue goals.

• Achieve client results, satisfaction and retention.

• Effectively manage sales operations including inventory, OSI, SELL, Cognos and others as determined by the General Manager.

• Achieve strong performance of Local, Regional and National accounts.

• Manage and control sales revenue by developing strong relationships with local clients

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in TV sales management

• Hands on TV advertising sales and operational background is a must

• Ability to meet revenue budgets via digital interactive and other approaches

• Strong and positive leadership skills

• Highly skilled leader, negotiator and motivator

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OSI is preferred

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Exceeding revenue goals

• Forecasting, Inventory Control and Pricing

• Sales Promotion

• Development of non-traditional revenue sources, as well as new media and strategic planning

• Excellent inventory management is essential

• Knowledge of Nielsen and Comscore ratings services, and familiarity with OSI a plus!

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.