Station Manager

Sinclair has an exciting opportunity for a talented Station Manager for our stations in Pensacola / Mobile with a proven track record in Sales leadership. This is not a desk job! The successful candidate will have a commitment to new business development with pointed and aggressive sales techniques. We are looking for someone with strong leadership capabilities- as there will also be responsibilities for overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless station management for both locations in the absence of the General Manager

In this position you will oversee both Pensacola and Mobile:

• Develop a high performing sales team that meets or exceeds revenue goals
• Manage the physical, human and financial assets of the station
• Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow station's revenue share
• Help increase the station's viewing audience by serving the interests of the community
• Provide strong leadership and support to staff, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Train, manage, and motivate all station personnel including sales staff
• Manage television sales for the station including local, new business and new media
• Act as the primary point of contact and decision-maker in the absence of the GM
• Train sales team to sell products and services via Digital Solutions and Mobile Marketing
• Lead sales promotions and develop non-traditional revenue sources
• Manage employee relations and station relations
• Manage and control sales revenue by developing strong relationships with local clients

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role in a TV station or in a Sr. Television Management role
• Hands on TV advertising sales and operational background a must
• Strong and positive leadership skills required
• Highly skilled leader, negotiator and motivator
• A minimum of 5 years management experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OSI preferred.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!