Local Sales Manager
WAND-TV is looking for a passionate, driven Local Sales Manager to help lead a stellar team of salespeople. The perfect candidate will be someone who has excellent communication and leadership skills with sales know-how. The Local Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of our Local Sales team of 7-10 Account Executives and support staff. The LSM must be able to effectively communicate ideas between local sales staff, management, other department heads, our digital team and work in conjunction with our National Sales team to generate revenue for the station and provide clients with unique advertising opportunities that will power their brand.
Familiarity with WideOrbit and Strata products is helpful, and the candidate must have a background in sales or sales management.
WAND is a close-knit team, and the successful LSM will be able to provide the resources and support to continue to propel our powerhouse sales team to be the best in the business.
Decatur is centrally located in a hyphenated market between the Illinois state capital to the west and the world-renowned University of Illinois to the east. There are tons of local events in this welcoming community for all ages. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find plenty to do and explore in Central Illinois. Decatur is a very affordable place to live and is a short drive to Chicago, St. Louis or Indianapolis.
Please rush your resume to Clay Koenig, Vice President and Director of Sales at Clay.Koenig@wandtv.com.
WAND-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
