What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Sales Manager, KSBY position at The EW Scripps Company?
KSBY, The E.W. Scripps station, San Luis Obispo, California is looking for a sales leader for their team. The Local Sales Manager oversees a local sales team dedicated to helping local businesses seize growth opportunities by engaging customers through impactful multi-platform advertising solutions. These comprehensive advertising options may encompass platforms such as Over The Top (OTT) video, search strategies (SEO / SEM), social media tactics, digital display ads, email targeting, and broadcast television.
KSBY is a television station serving California's Central Coast, providing comprehensive local news coverage, reliable weather forecasts, and diverse programming that caters to the community's interests. With an emphasis on community engagement, KSBY actively covers local events and initiatives, fostering a connection with residents. The station features experienced reporters and journalist, maintains a strong digital presence for real-time news updates, and participates in charitable efforts, contributing to its reputation as a credible source of information and entertainment in the region.
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
- Collaborate with DOS and other sales managers and departments to accomplish the objectives of the station.
- Organize, direct and manage the execution and performance of a team of local sales Account Executives.
- Negotiate ratings, rates and budgets.
- Develop new business for station utilizing and maximizing all station platforms including but not limited to broadcast, digital and mobile.
- Develop working knowledge of Scripps Sales Process (SSP) and coach Account Executives regarding SSP in the field.
- Utilize SSP, resources and tools provided to build effective sales strategies.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Sales Managers to train, develop and motivate the local sales team so that revenue goals are achieved.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Sales Managers to foster career growth and development of the local sales team so that a pipeline of talent for future Scripps sales management openings is ready.
- Maintain positive working relationships with outside vendors.
- Interface with traffic systems and personnel to ensure efficient management of airtime inventory.
- Oversee accounts receivable and credit policies.
- Develop and implement pricing and packaging to fill needs of both client and station.
- Know the strengths and weaknesses of the competing stations, other advertising mediums and position the station accordingly.
- Effectively forecast sales revenue and manage department expenses so that financial goals are achieved.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED :
WHAT YOU'LL BRING :
WHAT WE'LL OFFER :
LI-SM2
LI-Onsite
COMPENSATION RANGE :
Annual Salary : $105,000.00 - 115000
Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS :
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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION :
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.
ABOUT SCRIPPS :
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ : SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40 markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is : "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000
