TEGNA

TEGNA is a leading media company in the U.S. with a strong focus on serving communities through empowering stories, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations in 51 markets, TEGNA reaches a significant port...

Media

Consumer Discretionary

5K-10K (6200)

Founded 2015

15 open positions

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Director of Sales

1 week, 2 days ago

United States

Full-time

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Head of Sales

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TEGNA

Media

5K-10K

Founded 2015

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Description

Build and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve or exceed revenue goals across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms.
Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing sales leadership team and sales staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.
Lead pricing, inventory management, forecasting, and revenue pacing strategies to maximize revenue performance.
Partner with station leadership, marketing, news, and corporate teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
Collaborate on ratings analysis, projections, and audience strategies to optimize inventory value.
Develop relationships with local business leaders, agencies, and community partners to drive new business growth and long-term client partnerships.
Leverage TEGNA’s marketing capabilities to create customized advertising solutions and grow market share.
Work with TEGNA Sales on national, political, and strategic account opportunities.
Lead teams through organizational change, evolving priorities, and industry transformation with clear communication.
Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and communication with station and corporate leadership teams.
Represent the station at industry, community, and client events, including travel and occasional off-hours attendance.

Requirements

10 years of media or advertising sales experience, including at least 5 years in a broadcast or multimedia sales leadership role.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue goals and leading high-performing sales teams.
Strong understanding of multiplatform advertising solutions, including broadcast, digital, OTT, CTV, and streaming products.
Knowledge of political advertising sales cycles and revenue strategy.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategically, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-changing environment.
Proven ability to lead successfully through change, ambiguity, and evolving business conditions.
Experience building inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven team cultures.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and align teams around a shared vision.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Experience with CRM and sales systems such as Salesforce and WideOrbit preferred.
Working knowledge of Comscore, Matrix, ShareBuilder, and related sales and analytics platforms preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with two plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Dental and vision coverage, plus fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) with 1% to 80% pre-tax employee contribution and 100% company match on the first 4% of pay, vested from day one.
Nine free virtual doctor visits annually through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members.
Twelve free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays per year.

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