Director of Sales, Local Retail Business Development

CITY: Dallas STATE: TexasCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):Drive local business development sales initiativesLead and supervise Account Managers responsible for local business developmentActively manage the performance of Account Managers to ensure high performance.Accurately forecast market variablesIdentify missed sales opportunitiesTrain & develop new sales talentDrive local business development sales initiativesMentor the business development team to invest in professional growthWork closely with location based sales account managers to implement business development strategies that deliver the highest value to customers across all platforms.Design and execute group promotions.Dotted-line supervisory responsibilities for Local Marketing ManagerQualifications/Requirements:Minimum 5 years of demonstrated leadership experienceMinimum 5 years experience in new business developmentMinimum 5 years experience managing a team of 6 or more Expert knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Bachelors degree.Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 844235). Must be willing to work at the location in Dallas, TexasMust be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Must have a valid driver's license.Desired:Strategic, consultative, client direct new business ad sales.Creative problem solver. Solutions based sales experience.Knowledge of sales, marketing, traditional, and new mediaConceptual individual who can champion ideas and best practices into strategic marketing programs to develop incremental revenue.History of high performance and achievement in closing new business.Proactive, well organized self starter with strong project management skillsExcellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlinesAbility to manage many relationships at once.General:NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.