Gray Media · 2 months ago
NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, DIGITAL (REMOTE) - GDM - (WASHINGTON, DC/BALTIMORE, MD)
Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a National Sales Director, Digital to drive large-scale digital revenue growth through direct client partnerships. The role involves cultivating and managing strategic relationships with high-value direct advertisers and executing the national digital sales strategy to achieve revenue goals.
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Responsibilities
Own and execute the national digital sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue goals
Identify, develop, and grow new business opportunities with mid-market to enterprise-level direct brands
Promote and position the full suite of digital advertising solutions, including Programmatic (Display, Video, Audio, CTV), Social, Search, and Omnichannel media
Lead consultative sales conversations, deliver data-driven proposals, and present strategic campaign recommendations to prospective clients
Partner cross-functionally with Account Management, Ad Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless campaign execution and superior client outcomes
Maintain a deep understanding of digital media trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to inform client strategy and sales positioning
Accurately manage and report sales forecasts, pipelines, and business performance updates to leadership
Represent Gray Digital Media at key client meetings, industry events, and market engagements to strengthen brand presence and relationships
Collaborate with leadership to refine go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and product enhancements based on client feedback and market data
Qualification
Required
5+ years of digital media sales experience, with at least 2 years in a national or multi-regional role
Strong knowledge of programmatic, omnichannel, and performance media
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding $2M+ annual sales quotas
Experience selling into mid/large market and enterprise clients (brand-direct and/or agency)
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
Preferred
Existing relationships with national brands, holding companies, or large independent agencies
Experience at a media agency, ad tech company, DSP, or performance marketing platform
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
Company
Gray Media
Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
Leadership Team
Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
James Finch
VP Of News Services
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