About the role

  • Scripps Sports Local Sales Manager developing advertising strategies focusing on Miami's passionate sports culture. Leading sales team and negotiating partnerships with local businesses to drive revenue.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sr. director, sales (DOS) and other sales managers and departments to accomplish the objectives of the station with regard to Scripps Sports team sales and sponsorships
  • Help in negotiating ratings, rates and budgets for sports with local station leadership
  • Develop new business for station utilizing and maximizing all station platforms including but not limited to broadcast, digital, mobile, and sponsorships
  • Assist AE's on key client sales calls for sports sponsorships
  • Develop working knowledge of local sports landscapes and leagues
  • Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Sales Managers to train, develop and motivate the local sales team so that revenue goals are achieved for sports budgets
  • Maintain positive working relationships with outside vendors
  • Interface with traffic systems and personnel to ensure efficient management of airtime inventory
  • Know the strengths and weaknesses of the competing stations, other advertising mediums and position the station accordingly
  • Effectively forecast sports sales revenue and manage department expenses so that financial goals are achieved
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients, attending sporting events or other associated functions
  • Collaborate with Scripps sr director sports revenue to support the local station

Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • Generally, 8+ years of experience in related field preferred
  • Prior managerial experience preferred
  • Experience in Sports Business Sales on League, Team, or Media side with a proven track record exceeding revenue goals
  • Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Local Sales Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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