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Lisa Sacks

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Results-driven sales leader known for leading high-performing sales teams to consistently exceed targets, while expanding market reach. Committed to leveraging leadership skills to foster ongoing development and success within the organization. Passionate about creating a positive work culture that is both collaborative and motivational.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Multimedia Sales Leader

Gray Media Inc., Digital/KPHO-CBS 5/KTVK-3
Phoenix, AZ
05.2013 - Current

As a Multimedia Sales Leader, I create pricing strategies to maximize profits while remaining competitive in the market. This has led our team to double our digital sales revenue year over year for the last three years.

  • Created product roadmaps and release plans for new digital marketing products, focusing on key differentiators against competitors.
  • Manage the daily operations of the sales department, including the supervision of sales team members.
  • Coach, develop, and motivate sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Assist the general manager in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.

National/Regional/Local Sales Manager

Cox Media/Cox Communications
Phoenix, AZ
05.2002 - 03.2013
  • Led national, regional, and local sales teams to exceed 140% of sales goals by introducing digital media solutions.
  • Developed a company-wide sales training curriculum in collaboration with corporate sales leaders.
  • Negotiated a key deal with DirecTV and National Cable Communications.
  • As the Statewide Political Sales Manager, I trained sales teams on political policies, restructured zoning capabilities, and partnered with Cox's Government Affairs team to increase political sales revenue.

National Account Sales Manager

College Television Network (Turner Media Networks)
New York, NY
08.1998 - 04.2001
  • Customized media packages for clients that included content with NBC’s Gravity Games, CNN News/Sports, and Mademoiselle Magazine.

National Media Supervisor

DDB Needham Worldwide
New York, NY
07.1994 - 08.1998
  • Managed a nationwide television, radio, and syndicated media buying team, coordinating daily communication for Universal Pictures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-1994

Skills

  • Innovative team leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Team Motivation Strategies
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Revenue growth
  • Sales forecasting

Certification

  • Sales Training: Leadership in Action (Oz Principles) / Solution Selling/Consultative Negotiations (The Richardson Group)
  • Word Press Web Expert Certification
  • Google GA4 Analytics Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Multimedia Sales Leader

Gray Media Inc., Digital/KPHO-CBS 5/KTVK-3
05.2013 - Current

National/Regional/Local Sales Manager

Cox Media/Cox Communications
05.2002 - 03.2013

National Account Sales Manager

College Television Network (Turner Media Networks)
08.1998 - 04.2001

National Media Supervisor

DDB Needham Worldwide
07.1994 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Arizona State University
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