Sports Local Sales Manager

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Sales

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sports Local Sales Manager will lead a sales team, driving revenue through multi-platform advertising solutions. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Senior Director of Sales to achieve station objectives, developing new business across various platforms, assisting Account Executives, developing knowledge of local sports landscapes, training and motivating the sales team, maintaining client relationships, and forecasting sales revenue. This role involves building and maintaining strong client relationships, including entertaining prospective and existing clients and attending sporting events. The role requires the candidate to be a strategic thinker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of experience in sports business sales
  • Proven track record exceeding revenue goals
  • Strong coaching and feedback skills
  • Ability to motivate towards team goals
  • Exceptional communication skills
Good to have:
  • Prior managerial experience
  • Fostering creative and innovative thinking

Job Details

Ready to lead a dynamic sales team in the exciting world of sports broadcasting? Scripps Sports in Las Vegas is seeking an energetic and strategic Local Sales Manager to drive revenue through multi-platform advertising solutions. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work directly with the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Aces as part of our exclusive broadcasting partnerships! You'll collaborate with local businesses to develop innovative advertising campaigns across OTT video, social media, digital display, email targeting, broadcast television, and high-impact sports sponsorships.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Collaborate with Senior Director of Sales (DOS) and other sales managers to accomplish station objectives regarding Scripps Sports team sales and sponsorships

  • Help negotiate ratings, rates and budgets for sports with local station leadership

  • Develop new business utilizing and maximizing all station platforms including broadcast, digital, mobile, and sponsorships

  • Assist Account Executives 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 to achieve revenue goals 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 competing stations and other advertising mediums to position the station accordingly

  • Effectively forecast sports sales revenue and manage department expenses to achieve financial goals

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, including entertaining prospective and existing clients and attending sporting events

  • Collaborate with Scripps Senior Director Sports Revenue to support the local station

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • 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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Strong coaching and feedback skills

  • Strong ability to motivate others toward team goals

  • Able to foster an environment that enables creative and innovative thinking

  • Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills

  • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

  • Very strong analysis and data interpretation skills - able to help others translate needs and research data into sound marketing proposals

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Outstanding presentation abilities (in person/virtual, small/large groups, all levels)

  • Strong time management and organization skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Working knowledge of Google Office (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and virtual conferencing platforms

  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • May require some travel

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If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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