Local Sales Manager

Viamedia is the largest non-MSO affiliated video ad sales organization in the US offering video providers a full turn-key solution from a 100% independent firm. At Viamedia, we are focused on driving revenue through the power of media. We provide video providers across the country with dependable, high quality representation of their advertising inventory, as well as, offering an extensive suite of online marketing services & solutions to help drive the business needs of our customers.

Plans and assists in all sales and revenue related driving activities of an assigned entity.

* Provides leadership that maintains all functions; interacting at all levels to ensure success in achieving business goals and objectives. * Ensures budgets are maintained and monitors rate structure. * Leads sales team, works with production, accounting operations and related personnel. * Monitors progress to ensure quality work. * Reviews and approves all advertising sales reports. * Monitors advertising availability inventory. * Acts as main contact for all business sales related functions (revenue and expenses). * Works with a direct report on all departmental salaries and expenses. * Assures maximum utilization of all operating resources. * Researches new business opportunities. Presents opportunities to supervisor. * Cooperates with all Viamedia systems and other respective partners in the areas of marketing, technical and operations needs to ensure the success of both organizations. * Interfaces with cable system operations on joint projects. * Ensures all company EEO policies and procedures are followed.

* Bachelor’s Degree in Sales or Marketing or Business or equivalent experience. * 7-10 years of media sales or cable operations experience. * Ability to motivate others and to work under pressure. * Must be able to travel as required. * Must have keen awareness of competitive conditions. * Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.