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Date Posted: 06/05/2012
Location: NV, Las Vegas
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Department: Sales
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Details:
Cox Media has an exciting leadership opportunity for a General Sales Manager in its Las Vegas market. The Las Vegas market maintains a strong reputation within the Cox Media family and we seek a skilled advertising sales leader to continue the tradition.  The ideal candidate can cast a strong vision to motivate and lead a team to exceed revenue objectives across multiple advertising platforms including core cable broadcast, digital, DirectTV, and OnDemand.   The General Sales Manager sets the pricing, inventory allocation, and sales strategy for the market.  This individual is part of the local senior leadership team and will collaborate  with all business groups as needed to evaluate processes, systems, and opportunities to improve and enhance the business. Strong leadership and people development focus is essential. This position reports to the VP of Advertising Sales.  Direct Reports include: National Sales Manager (1) , Local Sales Managers (3) and an Inventory Specialist (1).


Confidential and Sensitive Information:
Has access commission and Sales reports. Must be relied upon to use personal integrity when confronted with confidential and sensitive issues

Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline and 7 or more years of  related experience in advertising sales preferably in cable TV, broadcast or radio sales, or an advanced degree with at least five years of  cable, broadcast TV or radio sales experience. 
A minimum of  (3) years sales leadership experience is required.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written, negotiating, analytical and  leadership skills.
Computer literacy a must including proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of  Las Vegas market business climate and key media contacts

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