General Sales Manager - Victoria, Canada - Pattison Media

Pattison Media

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Victoria, BC
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Who YOU are:

We're looking for an individual who lives by our Pattison values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, Quality and Customer Service.

You are a collaborative leader who recognizes opportunities, plans for success and is results oriented. You demonstrate decisiveness under difficult circumstances.

As General Sales Manager you would have the ability to lead a team and foster an open and honest environment and accountability.

About the Role:

You would report to the Director of Metro Sales and the Vancouver Island General Manager, with the following key responsibilities:

Lead by example and set the standard of excellence for our Victoria sales team.
Maximize advertising revenue on radio and digital platforms, while managing key client accounts and senior relationships
Establish local sales budget/ forecasts in conjunction with Director of Metro Sales and GM.
Train, motivate and inspire local sales team members to maximize job performance and engagement.
Identify and develop areas of strength both individually and teambased to strategically gain competitive advantage.
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with programming, traffic, creative, production, promotions, and financial departments.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years sales management experience, plus minimum 5 years of related experience in a sales position.
University degree in relevant field is an asset.
Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail.
Must possess a strong working knowledge of the Broadcasting and Media industry.
Experience with selling digital media is an asset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage a team of high performers.
Knowledge of CRM platforms is an asset.
Experience in effectively managing station budgets, inventory, and exceeding revenue goals.
Competitive mindset with strong analytical, organizational and persuasion skills.
Highly creative, innovative, enthusiastic, and strategic.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of WideOrbit an asset.
Excellent prospecting and presentation skills. ‍

Mike Jean:

Metro Sales Director

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ‍
**Pattison Media is committed to our social responsibility of equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, religion, expression, marital status or other non-job-related criteria. We encourage members of all designated groups to identify themselves using our self identification form, as doing so will help us correct under-representation of those individuals in our company.