Local Sales Manager - Wowt

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Be among the first 25 applicants. We’re WOWT, part of Gray Media, and we’re looking for a Local Sales Manager who lives for closing deals, building teams, and playing in the digital sandbox.

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WOWT: WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology. Our innovative digital, streaming and broadcast news and First Alert Weather products provide award‑winning, life‑saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions, from the world‑famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series.

Lead a high‑energy sales team in one of the Midwest’s coolest cities. You’ll lead a group of driven Media Executives who sell across TV, streaming, OTT, social, and digital. Your mission: help local and regional brands grow with smart, creative campaigns—and have fun doing it.

• Lead the local sales team day to day: coaching, goal setting, ride‑alongs, and pipeline reviews.
• Build smart sales strategies with our GM/DOS to hit and exceed revenue goals across all platforms.
• Create modern, data‑driven pitches using the latest tools and research from Gray Digital Media.
• Train and mentor the team on new business development, digital products, and full funnel solutions.
• Own pricing and packaging so our offers are competitive, creative, and brand safe.
• Champion culture—keep the vibe positive, collaborative, and hungry to win.
• Support our sales assistants and coordinators, helping them grow and streamline our workflow.
• Track results with weekly salesperson, category, and project reports so we always know what’s working.

• 5+ years in media/advertising sales (broadcast, digital, agency, or similar).
• Some sales management or team lead experience OR you’re a top seller ready for your next step.
• Familiarity with Matrix, Wide Orbit, and other CRM/traffic tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

If you’re ready to lead a talented team, innovate with digital, and work with managers who actually like to have fun, we’d love to talk.

Apply now and help shape the next chapter of local advertising  to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#current openings and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

WOWT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.