Director of Sales - Tampa Radio

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Do you have a proven success record in leading and developing sales teams? Do you have a passion for helping local and national business reach their target customers right where they are? Then this is the job for you!We are looking for a dynamic leader to lead a team of talented sales managers and account executives. The Director will develop strategies with a sharp customer focus and consistently deliver on revenue expectations and develop deep relationships with our clients.Responsible for the attainment of the revenue goals and must display entrepreneurial skills in creating new revenue opportunities. This role will report to the VP/GM.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the annual budgeting process and be financially responsible for sales operating budgetCreate and oversee sales plan for local, national, and digital revenue to grow market share and maximize revenueAugment revenue and minimize expenses through continued process optimizationRepresent through leadership for Sales both internally and externallyMonitor daily sales activity and forecast future revenue while keeping a pulse on the advertising market and making adjustments to the plan as neededTrain and develop staff using the partnership with CMG while providing a high-energy and positive work environmentPartner with other platform leaders to drive multi-platform sellingMake sales calls with sales staff and provide feedback as a tool of training and developmentDrive new business development on all platforms, including over the air, digital, mobile, and unique sponsorshipsPartner with content to develop local saleable products and servicesOversee and support national sales with Locality and CMGProvide key selling tools to drive national sales resultsAssess account executives by monitoring sales techniques and resultsCommunicate clear expectations and hold accountableMentor, train and grow sales managersCreate a leadership program for each sales manager by using the techniques of Talent Focused Management and CMG training resourcesMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent work experience.Minimum of five (5) years media sales management experience – preferably in broadcast; experience driving regional and national business.Strong communication skills with a mathematical, and analytical focus.Must be able to work in a changing, high-pressure environment with strong time management and organizational skills.Strong selling skills with a creative and positive attitude.Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Wide Orbit, Media MonitorsWillingness and ability to join community and business organizations to enhance the image and recognition of Cox Media GroupAn equivalent combination of experience and/or education will be considered.Must have valid driver's licenseMust have clean driving recordCritical Success Factors

Aligning and Executing Sales Strategy: Establishing a plan to achieve the unit’s objectives, taking into consideration overall business and sales goals, market opportunities, past sales results, and available resources; reviewing progress and adjusting the plan as needed.Driving Sales Execution: Vividly communicating a new sales approach or strategy in a way that helps others realize its value; encouraging others to share ideas to maximize the benefits of the change; addressing concerns constructively and using appropriate strategies to gain commitment to action.Building the Sales Team: Attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals; evaluating key strengths and development needs for the team and providing learning opportunities that enable associates to realize their potential.Customer Focus (Internal and External): Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.Innovation and Risk-Taking: Generating innovative solutions in work situations, trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.Project Management: Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.About Cox Media Group

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,

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www.coxmediagroup.comCMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.If you are currently a CMG employee, please log into THRIVE to access our internal career center.CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.ProviderDescriptionEnabledSAP as service provider"route" is used for session stickiness"careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data center"JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitorProvider

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