We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Sales and Client Relationship Manager to join our esteemed lifestyle show, Good Morning Texas. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with advertisers and internal teams, driving revenue growth, and ensuring seamless execution of sponsored segments.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with Account Executives (AEs), clients, and Good Morning Texas (GMT) staff to facilitate effective collaboration and maximize client satisfaction.
- Proactively identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and sponsorships, with tailored offerings to meet client needs and achieve revenue targets.
- Drive the development and execution of creative content solutions and client integrations, leveraging innovative approaches to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver the planning and execution of sponsored segments, events, and out-of-market projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and GMT's brand identity.
- Take a proactive approach to task completion and communication, ensuring that clients are engaged and informed well in advance of deadlines and deliverables.
- Diversify the client portfolio by exploring opportunities across various sectors and industries, contributing to revenue stability and content diversity.
- Engage in continuous dialogue with leadership to identify areas for growth, innovation, and improvement, driving the evolution of the sales and client relationship strategy.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales, client relationship management, or marketing coordination, preferably within the broadcasting or media industry.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex projects and client integrations effectively.
- Proactive mindset with excellent communication and collaboration abilities, capable of providing clear direction and managing client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, with a keen interest in market trends and industry development.
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
