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WDAY , Fargo, ND, is seeking an enterprising and results-driven General Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in broadcast sales. WDAY (ABC) serves the Fargo/Grand Forks TV DMA, along with our ABC affiliates in the Minot/Bismarck, ND DMA. WDAY-AM radio serves the Fargo area, and is among the first stations in the Midwest to broadcast. The General Sales Manager will be a strong leader, a collaborator, have excellent interpersonal skills, be a creative thinker and have a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone who can lead our sales team through the exciting world of broadcast Television and Radio. Job Duties Will Include Create a well-developed sales team. Create department budgets annually and quarterly. Provide clear and measurable goals to the sales team. Facilitate consistent and structured team meetings to create dialogue on performance against goals and identify tactics to address gaps. Develop targeted team sales training and skill-building activities. Develop a pipeline of qualified candidates for the sales team. Create and execute strategic sales plans, annually and quarterly, to achieve sales goals in alignment with revenue expectations. Maximize revenue through inventory control. Ensure each sales person achieves revenue targets across all platforms and business lines. Implement creative, revenue-building ideas. Manage client results, satisfaction and retention. Collect and analyze monthly and quarterly revenue forecast information for sellers on a weekly basis. Provide accurate weekly forecast of local sales to General Manager. Review all local orders for accuracy, rate integrity and inventory availability. Work with the Traffic Department on inventory management and control. Ensure compliance with station policy, state and federal laws. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or business. 3-5 years experience in Broadcast sales management. Hands on broadcast advertising sales experience. Proven ability to grow revenue through new and traditional revenue streams. Strong and positive leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record of new business success is a must. Familiarity with OSI and Hubspot is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company. Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company. About the Organization At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights. Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun. Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees. Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. recblid wkhk01k2v4ixryv9liryjtjko5npzh