Directors Of TV Sales Opportunities Available Now

WMC, Gray’s NBC affiliate in Memphis, Tenn., needs a director of sales to lead all aspects of its cross-platform sales efforts. The qualified candidate will have a strategic vision for the WMC sales department, marked by specific, measurable goals.

WMC wants a person who can build upon a customer-focused and performance-driven culture, while delivering on key performance indicators. Must love sales, developing and empowering teams and collaborating with peers to deliver above and beyond expectations.

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Memphis is known for mild winters and has more sunny days than Jacksonville, Fla. It’s also known for great music and food.

Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living for a large metro area. Rent prices and mortgage expenses are considerably lower than the national average.

Set in the Mississippi Delta, Memphis is a metro area where the energy of urban living melds with the slow rhythms of the rural South. Marked by historic districts, Mississippi River views and memorials to cultural legends like Elvis Presley and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., every corner of Memphis permeates with the culture of the Deep South, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The median home price is about $152,000 and average monthly rent is about $885.

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WHNS, Meredith’s Fox affiliate in Greenville, S.C., one of the hottest and fastest growing markets, needs a director of sales. The DOS leads and develops the sales team, maximizing revenue through effective inventory and customer relationship management. That person also establishes and achieves sales budgets through management and coordination of the local sales team and national regional sales managers.

Responsible for the overall sales effort and revenue growth, the DOS must maintain a highly visible presence within the national and local advertising community. Strong efforts towards building customer confidence will have positive effects upon the stations sales efforts. Also important: Providing prompt, courteous service to all station departments and clients while being a coach, mentor and lead the sales staff team. Must have a sense of urgency when preparing and completing the sales plan and hold those executing the plan accountable for implementing.

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Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville has transformed from a blip on the national map to a bustling metropolis. Greenville is just two hours northeast of Atlanta and about two hours east of the Great Smokey’s and other national forests.

According to U. S. News & World Report, the reinvigorated downtown serves as the focal point of the region, attracting new business, hosting an emerging culinary scene and housing what some call the crown jewel of Greenville: Falls Park on the Reedy.

Greenville encompasses big-city amenities like the 10-block stretch of Main Street lined with a variety of boutiques, restaurants, businesses and bars. A low cost of living and mild temperatures year-round make Greenville desirable to many.

The median home price is $175,000 and monthly rent is about $780.

Nexstar’s duopoly of WAVY (NBC) and WVBT (Fox), is looking for a director of sales. Licensed to Portsmouth, Va., and serving the Hampton Roads area comprising the cities of Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Hampton and the Outer Banks region of northeastern North Carolina, WAVY-WVBT is seeking a strategic thinking, business-minded, dynamic leader, who is passionate about television and digital.

The stations need a solid leader who will be responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to grow revenue through providing value to broadcast and digital customers. The individual must possess strong leadership skills and will play an important role in the development and implementation of sales strategies and staff leadership. This position requires an individual with a proven record of accomplishment in team development and staff motivation.

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The Hampton Roads area refers to both the bodies of water surrounding metropolitan southeastern Virginia, and the towns of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News. Hampton Roads is known for its large military presence, ice-free harbor, shipyards and miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region’s economy. Hampton Roads is one of the world’s largest natural harbors. WAVY is located in Portsmouth, just across the bridge over the Elizabeth River from Norfolk.

Relocating to Hampton Roads may mean fulfilling a lifelong dream to move to the countryside … or not. The good news is homebuyers here can have their cake and eat it too. This is where the city meets the country again and again in the most picturesque of places. When getting ready to buy a home, factor in whether not you want to be in a rural environment.

Looking at which Hampton Roads community is right for you may revolve around leisure pursuits. Enthusiasts might want to live within close proximity of certain areas that offer specific recreational activities. Surfing, deep-sea fishing, beachcombing and dolphin-watching make Virginia Beach and Currituck County prime oceanfront spots. Norfolk and Hampton have great waterways for rowing crew.

Boating, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, geocaching, bicycling, horseback riding and golfing can be done in many places throughout the region. Burgeoning visual artists can find camaraderie and further instruction in Suffolk, Mathews County, York County and Williamsburg. History buffs may never tire of the endless list of things to see in places like James City County, Williamsburg, Isle of Wight County and Surry County.

KRDO, News Press & Gazette’s ABC affiliate in Colorado Springs, is looking for a director of sales who is highly motivated with a proven record of success, to oversee sales revenue for its television and digital and operations continue a sales tradition of revenue success. It is located in beautiful Colorado Springs along the front range of the Colorado Rockies.

The director of sales is responsible for maximizing revenue goals, strategic training and development of local and national sales, developing and leveraging client relationships, effective pricing and spot inventory management, and non-traditional revenue programs.

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Although Colorado Springs is the state’s second largest city, it doesn’t feel big, more quaint and picturesque. The Air Force Academy is here, so is the U.S. Olympic Training Center. There’s a five-star resort, and the Garden of the Gods, which does not disappoint. There’s a military vibe, scenic railroads, and Pike’s Peak is nearby. You better love snow and thin air; the city sits at 6,000 feet.

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