Director of Sales
Company: Nexstar Media Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
DC News Now has an immediate opening for a Director of Sales.
This role is part of a newly formed duopoly in the Washington, DC
Market #8 DMA. The Director of Sales will report directly to the
General Manager while working closely with other Department Heads
to consistently deliver on the station's strategic goals for
growth. We are looking for an energetic leader who will build on
the success of our Integrated Marketing sales team. A successful
candidate will have business acumen with a high sense of urgency.
They must have strong interpersonal skills and be visible in the
station and in the community. Responsible for achieving all revenue
goals by building a plan, communicating that plan, and driving that
plan.This is a chance to live and work in great part of the
country. In addition to being the center of the nation's politics -
and a region brimming with local news and sports - it's a great
place to call home. The city is home to some of the best museums in
the country, including the Smithsonian, the National Museum of
African American History and Culture and the National Archives.
There are year-round theaters with live shows and concerts. You can
find street festivals and farmer's markets. And for the sports
enthusiast, the region hosts professional basketball, baseball,
football, hockey, and soccer teams. The area has National Parks,
walking and biking trails. Plus, the restaurant scene is top-notch
with more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin starts in 2021
alone. This is a great place to grow your career, compete in a
large market and a great place to live.Create unique and customized
media plans for high profile buyers leveraging Nexstar Digital's
full suite of products that can include but not limited to: OTT,
Video, Social, Data, Addressable.Meet and exceed sales quota
leveraging Nexstar's growing suite of products.Ability to manage a
client pipeline and project revenue utilizing a CRM.Fluency in ad
technology and video advertising with strong communication and
presentation skills.Demonstrated track record of strategic sales
and revenue growth in the digital video ecosystem.Communicate
efficiently both externally and internally across multiple
teams.Ability to credibly influence decision makers and develop
tailored solutions.Highly organized, with ability to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a team-oriented
collaborative fashion.Willingness to take on additional
opportunities as company expands.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree3+
years experience in selling TV, Video and DigitalStrong attention
to detail and an excellent team playerFamiliarity in using
Microsoft Office suite of productsWilling to TravelExperience
selling across multiple advertising products portion following-
working in OTT, display, video and data a plus.Fluency in ad
technology and video advertising with strong communication and
presentation skillsSelf-starter capable of flourishing in
high-growth environmentsEnergy and passion for growing a digital
video advertising business#LI-Onsite - for jobs that require
employees to work at the officeSummaryLocation: DC-Washington;2121
Wisconsin Ave NW (Nexstar-WDCW)Type: Full time
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