Director of Sales

Posted: 5/21/26

KTEN is seeking a Director of Sales for sales oversight of its NBC, ABC and CW stations in the Sherman-Ada DMA. KTEN is a legacy station, located in Denison, Texas, having celebrated over 70 years on air.

The successful candidate will have an impressive track record of driving growth opportunities and will possess a strong background managing inventory and price controls, sales training and development, and selling advertising in local news, major live sporting events, and digital marketing solutions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Work closely with General Manager to predict market trends, set budgets, and performance forecasts

Create and monitor strategy for sales department

Motivate and mentor sales staff

Assist in maintaining company policies and federal and state regulations

Qualifications:

Experience in media/advertising sales management

Successful experience driving revenue growth for both on-air and digital products

Strong leadership and recruiting abilities

Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts

Proficient in all MS Office programs

Wide Orbit proficiency is a plus

We are looking for an effective leader with a strong record of success, who can create impactful business relationships. Must be able to work with other departments to drive sales and audience growth, while holding station teams accountable for the attainment of station goals. Candidates aspiring to grow their career with a solid broadcast group should send their resume to:

Dave Tillery General Manager KTEN-TV 10 High Point Circle Denison, TX 75020

dtillery@kten.com

Lockwood Broadcast Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Pre-employment drug test is required along with a background screen as allowed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

CH 49 Acquisition Corp - KTEN jobs

Director of Sales - Denison