Director Regional Sales

Provider of satellite entertainment programming to U.S households

Thanks to the abilities and innovative thinking of our employees, DIRECTV has provided a superior alternative to cable since 1994.  We are the nation's leading satellite television service provider, offering digital satellite television entertainment delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, airplanes, automobiles and portable electronics.  Over 16.5 million subscribers in the United States enjoy industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and access to over 250 channels of 100% digital picture and sound.  We offer the most comprehensive collection of sports programming available, a wide-range of international programming, and original programming including the Championship Gaming Series.  Our customers have enjoyed DIRECTV's unprecedented expansion of HD services - and soon we will have the capacity to offer over 150 national HD channels. Our innovations have led to Emmy® Awards and hundreds of filings for US patents as we introduce new must-have technologies into the TV viewing experience.  We make a commitment to challenge, inspire and reward the people who make the DIRECTV vision come to life - Come join our winning team!

 This position will be responsible for leading and managing our sales team in the New York region.Qualified candidates will be accountable for managing the independent retail and distributor channels and all partnerships for this region. Specific responsibilities include leading a team of sales/account managers, developing strategies to identify sales opportunities within the channel and maintaining relationships with distributors/retailers with the goal of meeting or surpassing company objectives.  Assisting our clients in attaining their goals through proper utilization of the company's product and services. Additionally, this position will be responsible for providing strategic support to the Area Sales Managers, specifically prospecting new partners and meeting sales forecasts. 

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5-8 years of large-scale sales and account management experience with demonstrated success in a fast paced, high growth, quality driven sales and service organization.This would include significant experience working with the consumer products and retail sectors. Candidate must have experience and demonstrated success in leading a sales team, managing large retailer accounts and implementing multi-partner consumer promotions and programs. A degree in business or related field and or previous broadcast/entertainment/wireless industry experience preferred.  Candidates must possess outstanding organizational, analytical, communication and presentation skills and have a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.  Heavy travel (75%) will be required for this position.

 

DIRECTV offers excellent compensation packages and outstanding benefits.  Our benefits include (medical/dental/vision), pension, savings, education assistance, free DIRECTV programming and a culture where we value personal and professional growth and development. 

 

DIRECTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer