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Type:	TV
Organization:	KTVK-TV Ch. 3 / KASW-TV (*ABA MEMBER)
Location:	Phoenix, AZ
Description:	NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Join the Indie/CW duopoly in Sunny Arizona! KTVK- TV and KASW-TV are part of Belo Corp., one of the nation’s largest pure play media companies with a diversified group of market-leading television and interactive media assets. KTVK-3TV, one of the top Independent Stations in the country, produces (8.5) hours of local news daily, centered on the Valley community; and is home to Oprah, Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. KASW-CW6 is the #1 non-news station in the Phoenix market, airing some of the best syndicated programs like 2 ½ Men & The Simpsons, along with top quality network programs like Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl & America’s Next Top Model. Azfamily.com has been an online leader in local news and information. Each day, tens-of-thousands of Arizonans visit azfamily.com for live video and up-to-the-minute local news, sports, traffic and weather, events, recipes, health tips and information on over 80,000 local business. Requirements: • Minimum 5 years broadcast sales with national experience preferred. • 3-5 years broadcast sales management experience preferred. • Extensive experience in agency business, ratings negotiations, forecasting, and account development is required. • A proven track record of sales successes with ability to make high level agency calls with Media Directors & Supervisors. • Knowledge & experience in internet sales a must. • Preferred candidates will possess an understanding of the Phoenix Television market. • College degree preferred. Strong communication, presentation and math skills required. • Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. • Valid Arizona’s Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Description: Make agency & direct sales calls with Telerep to national clientele for the purpose of generating revenue for the station(s). Service national offices and handle accounts as determined by Belo Phoenix sales management. Develop a thorough knowledge of stations’ policies, procedures and operations. Provide Telerep offices and agencies with information about stations (avails, research, specials, packages, rates and NTR opportunities). Present station information, negotiate business, approve orders, service clients and assist in maintaining inventory control. Knowledge of competitive programming, rates and ratings is necessary. Out of state travel and entertainment required. Have a dedication and the ability to develop relationships with the goal of attaining local Phoenix contacts for national accounts. KTVK/KASW/Azfamily.com provides base salary and bonus incentive plan and exceptional benefits within 90 days of employment. We are committed to the success of our management team by providing extensive sales training throughout the year as well as numerous marketing tools to generate new and non-traditional revenue.
Contact:	If you qualify for the position, please send resume to Director of Sales, 5555 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013 or fax (602) 207-3336 or careers@azfamily.com . EOE It is the policy of this company not to discriminate in its employment practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local law. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission.

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