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iHeartMedia Stations
Job Summary:
Did you know that iHeartMedia is the #1 audio company in the US?
We are looking for a dynamic sales leader for our Jackson, MS stations. We have diverse & iconic regional brands with well-known personalities – The Bobby Bones Show on WMSI, 102.9 MISS 103, The Early Morning Praise Party on WHLH, 95.5 Hallelujah FM, The Murphy, Sam and Jodi Show on WJDX, 105.1 The River, John Boy and Billy on WSTZ Z106.7, and WJDX AM620 the Home for Fox Sports Radio and Rush Limbaugh!
This SVP-Sales position will oversee broadcast and digital sales activities for our heritage cluster of stations in Jackson, MS
Responsibilities
- Manages local Account Executives with goal of meeting/exceeding station revenue, prospecting and new business targets.
- Oversees advertising sales activities in assigned market; is accountable for achieving/ exceeding targeted advertising sales revenues for the market and for controlling sales expenses.
- Drives results through others, manages team performance and holds team accountable against business metrics.
- Translates market and station business strategies into specific actions to generate sales and revenue.
- Directs sales activities and processes that generate new business and deepen existing relationships.
- Sets sales goals and guides subsequent goal-setting processes.
- Prepares budgets and revenue forecasts.
- Obtains, allocates and adjusts operations resources to achieve sales and service goals.
- Oversees management of available advertising inventory to drive most profitable sales.
- Meets with key accounts.
- Recruits, hires and ensures ongoing training and development of Account Executives.
- Goes on sales calls and conducts in-field coaching to develop Account Executives.
- May review and adjust sales territories, product mix targets and assigned call lists.
- May direct other functions such as marketing, advertising, production, traffic and sales operations.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of broadcasting, marketing, promotion, and collection standards
- Proven ability to grow new business and find new revenue opportunities
- Excellent leadership and coaching ability; can successfully coach others in sales practices
- Empathetic and people oriented, giving the ability to manage and guide a diverse group of individuals
- Deep understanding of local markets, customers, and competitors in order to target needs and drive sales
- Deep understanding of strategic digital sales solutions
- Can create productive, long-term customer relationships
- Adept as entrepreneurial self-starter
- Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and multi task
- Can push self and others to achieve and excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Excellent business and people decision-making skills
- Can model positive energy and handle stress in the face of challenges, deadlines and financial pressures
- Flexibility and creativity
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple groups
Work Experience
- 5+ years’ experience as an Account Executive or Sales Manager in media industry with proven track record of success
- Use of a CRM Tool such as SalesForce is a plus.
- Must be MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint Proficient
Education
- 4-year college degree preferred
Location
Jackson, MS: 1375 Beasley Road, 39206
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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