DIRECTOR, RETAIL SALES
Location: CTV Montreal
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Senior Vice-president and General Manager of the station, the incumbent leads and directly manages the CTV Montreal Retail Sales department. Key responsibilities include:
· Development and implementation of sales plans and strategies in line with the corporate objectives;
· Understanding and analysis of market research and trends in order to identify new businesses and future opportunities;
· Investigation and reporting on local competitive activities and market conditions;
· Leading their team by providing insights, coaching, mentoring and development to direct reports;
· Ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures including rates and productivity reports;
· Establishing compensation plans for all sales personnel including salary structures and commissions plans;
· Recruitment and evaluation of direct reports;
· Assuring continuity and maintaining good relations with major accounts in order to increase sales on a profitable basis;
· Developing relationships with community organisations/associations;
· Primary liaison with other departments such as Revenue Management and Creative Services to ensure business objectives are met.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business or other related degree;
· Minimum of 10 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably within the broadcasting environment;
· Minimum of 5 years in a sales management capacity;
· Proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets;
· Proven leadership to influence, develop and empower employees to achieve objectives with a team approach;
· Excellent strategic and execution skills;
· Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to build close client relationships
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written; excellent organizational skills;
· Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment;
· Computer skills to create and interpret reports, documents and presentations;
· Fluently bilingual. |