KHBS/KHOG 40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW ยท 2 days ago
Local Sales Manager
Rogers, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKHBS is the ABC affiliate in Rogers, Arkansas, seeking a dynamic Local Sales Manager. The role involves leading the local sales team, exceeding budgets across multiple platforms, and fostering client engagement while mentoring new sellers.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
With guidance from the General Sales Manager, set the tone for the local sales department by providing guidance following mutually agreed upon sales goals and priorities
Define performance expectations and measure processes to assure account executives efforts and attention will lead to achievement of those expectations
Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings and quarterly strategy meetings with each Account Executive
Develop relationships with our clients and important prospects through frequent visibility; includes being active in the sales process, accompany account executives on sales calls and entertaining clients
Help forecast revenue throughout the year to exceed quarterly and annual forecasts
Manage, alongside the General Sales Manager and National Sales Manager, inventory and rates to maximize station revenue
Manage, alongside the Digital Sales Manager, our internet and overall digital sales efforts to exceed revenue goals
Exceed our departmental goals for Revenue, Market Share, New Business, Internet, and Mobile
Advise the Research Director in the creation of research pieces to help with our sales efforts
Meet with the local sales team, including group and individual meetings, to ensure their professional development and success with shared goals
Support local sellers in sales presentations to multiple points of contact with client/agency personnel
Evaluate seller performance and provide feedback
Work in partnership with the Digital Sales Manager and National Sales Manager to achieve shared and strategic goals
Qualification
Required
3+ years media sales management experience
Produce revenue for us and our clients
Analyze issues thoroughly to make decisions
Create persuasive sales presentations
Have a passion to build client relationships, internal and external
Have a history of achieving budgets on multiple platforms
You are an accomplished negotiator
Have the creativity to develop targeted, customer-focused marketing solutions using multiple media products including television, digital assets, and multi-cast
Have experience in new business development
Have an excellent understanding of how to price and manage inventory
Take ownership of local budgets and revenue goals and is constantly developing strategies to overachieve
Have a passion to develop a successful team of media sales executives
Valid driver's license and reliable automobile
Related military experience will be considered
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Company
KHBS/KHOG 40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW
Hearst Television's KHBS/KHOG ABC 40/29 and THE ARKANSAS CW have been covering news and weather in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith River Valley for more than 50 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Talk Business & Politics
2025-09-29
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