Local Sales Manager - WFOX WJAX and Telemundo

Cox Media Group Inc

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Broadcasting, Business Development, Business Growth, Campaigns, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Creative Services, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Entertainment and Media, Exceeded Sales Goal, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Press, JAX (Java API for XML), Journalism, Leadership, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Media Sales, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Negotiation Skills, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Productivity Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Strategy, Sales Tools, Strategic Planning, Streaming Technology, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Television Broadcasting
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Location: FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Local Sales Manager - WFOX WJAX and Telemundo

Position Overview

Cox Media Group Jacksonville is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Local Sales Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing sales team across our multi-platform portfolio, including WFOX FOX30, WJAX CBS47, Telemundo Jacksonville, and MeTV/MyTV Jax. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic client partnerships, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and success.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
  • Career growth opportunities within Cox Media Group
  • A collaborative, innovative work environment
  • The opportunity to lead across a powerful portfolio of broadcast and digital brands

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Executives to achieve and exceed revenue goals across television and digital platforms
  • Create and execute strategic sales plans that drive new business development and grow existing accounts
  • Collaborate with Creative Services, Marketing, and Digital teams to deliver integrated, results-focused campaigns
  • Maintain a strong presence in the Jacksonville business community to build relationships and identify growth opportunities
  • Analyze market trends, ratings, and revenue data to inform strategy and maximize inventory yield
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, pipeline management, and forecasting to ensure consistent results
  • Recruit, train, and retain top sales talent
  • Uphold CMG's culture of integrity, teamwork, and customer-first service

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue goals
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and sales analytics tools
  • Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of previous supervisory/management and/or media sales experience (television and/or digital)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, related field or equivalent years of experience

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The companys businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMGs TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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About the Company

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Cox Media Group Inc


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.

CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.

CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Printing and Publishing
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.ajc.com