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NAB Leadership Foundation

Vice President of Sales

NAB Leadership Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Sales to drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing team across broadcast, digital, podcast, and event platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, building strategic advertiser and agency partnerships, and developing innovative, data-driven strategies that connect brands to audiences through iHeart's unmatched multi-platform reach.

What We Need iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Sales to drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing team across broadcast, digital, podcast, and event platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, building strategic advertiser and agency partnerships, and developing innovative, data-driven strategies that connect brands to audiences through iHeart's unmatched multi-platform reach.

What You\'ll Do

Manage local Account Executives with the goal of meeting/exceeding station revenue, prospecting and new business targets

Oversee advertising sales activities; accountable for achieving targeted advertising sales revenues for the market and for controlling sales expenses

Drive results through others and manage team performance

Translate market and station business strategies into specific actions to generate sales and revenue

Direct sales activities and processes that generate new business and deepen existing relationships

Set sales goals and guide subsequent goal-setting processes

Prepare budgets and revenue forecasts

Obtain, allocate and adjust operations resources to achieve sales and service goals

Oversee management of available advertising inventory to drive most profitable sales

Meet with key accounts

Recruit, hire and ensure ongoing training and development of Account Executives

Review and adjust sales territories, product mix targets and assigned call lists

Direct other functions such as marketing, advertising, production, traffic and sales operations

What You\'ll Need

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

Deep understanding of local markets, customers, and competitors in order to target needs and drive sales

Ability to create productive, long-term customer relationships

A demonstrated self-starter

Excellent ability to organize and prioritize initiatives

Demonstrated people and business leadership skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

3+ years\' experience as an Account Executive or Sales Manager in media industry with proven track record of success

College degree preferred, but not required

What You\'ll Bring

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Accountability for sales results

Ability to apply in-depth understanding of the business, how own area integrates with other segments/divisions and how iHeart differentiates itself from competitors to drive growth

Strong understanding of broadcast, marketing, promotion and collection standards

Judgement to resolve customer and employee operational problems; critical thinking skills to understand the broader impact across the organization

Leadership skills to increase performance of the sales organization

Ability to negotiate with and influence people at all levels

Active listening skills with the ability to guide and influence others to adopt a broader point of view

Positive energy and the ability to manage stress and serve as a model for others in the sales practice

Skills to successfully coach and develop sellers

Compensation Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$148,000 - $185,000

Location Rockville, MD: 1801 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, 20852

Position Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Pay Type Salaried

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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