General Sales Manager

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Description

Salem Media Group in Colorado Springs offers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified General Sales Manager for our cluster and digital division. Live and work in one of America’s fastest growing and most beautiful markets!  The ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality along with a drive to succeed and excellent communication skills. This person is expected to meet and exceed each business unit’s sales goals as well as meet and exceed the cluster’s overall goals.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow existing sales team accounts while developing new local direct accounts
• Prospect and lead the sales team in developing local direct multimedia advertising plans incorporating digital platforms, local spot, print, events & programmatic sales
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise a Sales team in accordance with company policy
• Maintain accounts receivable collections in current and professional manner
• Provide weekly projection/forecast reports to management
• Attend station and client promotions (outside of normal business hours)
• Assist creative services in the production of commercials
• Other related duties as required
• Maintain a positive and energetic leadership style with high integrity, strong work ethic and ownership of outcomes
• 3-5 years of local media sales experience preferred
• Proven record of meeting and exceeding sales objectives
• Proven ability to solve local advertiser’s marketing challenges with creativity and intelligence
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient in computer skills (Windows/PC, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Candidates must have a reliable, fully insured automobile, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Applicants must agree to a background check

We offer a competitive pay structure based on experience along with a full benefits package including paid holidays and vacation.

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been awarded as a “Great Place to Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” employer.” Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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