General Sales Manager - Chesapeake, United States - Cox Enterprises

Description

**Primary Location:** 1341 Crossways Blvd , Chesapeake , VA , US **General Sales Manager Cox Media**

The **General Sales Manager II** Cox Media Inc. manages the advertising sales function for Cox Media to drive revenue and increase market share. Develops and implements strategic plans to guide the sales departments to successfully attain revenue goals. Leads, develops and manages the local, national, and new media sales staffs, and potentially inventory. The Level II GSM is distinguished from Level I GSM based on higher revenue.

The position works in an office setting, leading a budget driven, sales organization. Must quickly establish and leverage market knowledge and networking to drive revenue and enhance the image and recognition of Cox Media in the marketplace.

**Key Responsibilities/Ownership** * Maximizes revenue from all revenue categories including local, national and regional spot, new media, program time sales, production, retail development and promotions.

Manages inventory and pricing to maximize revenue of all advertising products.

Manages account lists and sales channels to maximize sales resources against market potential.

Facilitates positive and productive relationships with other Cox Media departments.

Accurately budgets and forecasts revenue goals by source.

Recruits, selects, develops, and manages performance of Local Sales Managers and National Sales Managers.

Coaches, develops, and motivates sales leaders to optimize revenue potential across all revenue streams and channels, manage their staffs, and develop the talent on their teams.

Manages direct reports performance to budget and other performance standards including sustainability of sales methods on a monthly basis.

Recommends compensation for entire sales team based on Company standards and pay-for-performance philosophy.

Sets and communicates inventory, sales and packaging strategies and direction to sales team.

Creates and develops new revenue streams to diversify the business.

Develops and implements sales processes to provide for smooth and timely workflow throughout the sales department and interfaces with the Centralized Fulfillment Center (CFC).

Ensures that sales tools and resources are properly aligned with client potential.

Obtains, tracks, and reviews metrics to identify sales opportunities and create sales strategy.

Gathers competitive knowledge and develops ways to effectively sell against competitors.

Maintains regular contact with key accounts and national sales channel.

VACCINE POLICY: WHERE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS U.S.-BASED JOB (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED).

**Qualifications:**

10 years experience in related field

5 years business-to-business field sales experience with quotas

3 years electronic media sales management experience

Working knowledge of Windows-based PCs, Microsoft Office

Valid drivers license, good driving record, reliable transportation

Excellent skills in learning continuously, building partnerships, high impact communication, formal presentations, PC skills, written communication, devising sales approaches and solutions, demonstrating business acumen, making sales operating decisions, motivating the sales organization, sales opportunity analysis, championing adaptability, and setting unit goals, in order to work effectively with teams throughout organization.

**Preferred**

BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Business Management)

3 years successful experience in management demonstrating progressive leadership responsibilities

5 years electronic media sales management experience

Knowledge of local media market and local contacts

Knowledge and/or experience in business marketing

Experience in telecommunications industry desired

Who We Are

**About Cox Communications**

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

**About Cox**

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, .

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