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About Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About KXII: KXII-TV News 12 is the dominant television station and media company in the Sherman, TX.- Ada OK. market; would you like to advance your career at an award-winning television station that leads the market in both news and programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever has before and with an endless choice of sources, more people turn to KXII 12 Media for local news, weather coverage and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose, whether watching television, reading on-line, following through social media, or consuming our content in any combination of ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals work hard morning, noon and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break;.regardless of their position, our employees take pride in that every day. Texoma is a unique place to live and work. Our market is not far from two major cities (Dallas/Ft. Worth to our south and Oklahoma City to our north) yet still very much offers the charm of small town rural life. Families, grandparents, and growing population of young professionals are making it their home. North Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma offers a warm climate, plenty to do outdoors, and hardworking folks. Generations of farmers and ranchers make their living here in the fertile Red River Valley. Texoma is home to two world class casinos and one of the larges freshwater lakes in the U.S., Lake Texoma, drawing millions of visitors annually for recreation, fishing, camping and boating. Our towns host summer music events, festivals both Spring and Fall, and there is always a 5K run or biking event for athletic enthusiasts of all ages. It’s a great place to live and work! Job Summary: KXII 12 Media is looking for a dynamic, high energy Local Sales Manager to lead our market leading local sales team. The ideal candidate should be success driven, motivated and highly knowledgeable in the digital space. We are looking for the best to join our market leading sales team. If you're ready to work for a dynamic media company with a fantastic sales team this career is for you. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Recruit, develop and oversee a market leading group of sales people * Work with the sales team to develop effective client-focused advertising plans using all media platforms * Ability to achieve digital and broadcast sales objectives, build relationships, communicate clearly and executes strategic sales plans * Ability to manage multiple projects, be extremely organized and have great time management skills

Requirements:

* 3-5 years of successful sales experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred * Proven ability to create client results using television and digital marketing * In-depth knowledge of television and digital processes * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office * Knowledge in Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Matrix and ComScore is a plus Come join our team, apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

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Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. GRAY TELEVISION, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.