Market Growth Lead — Local Media & Biz Development

Market leader for one of our communities in suburban Birmingham
About Starnes Holdings Inc Starnes Media is a Birmingham-based media company serving hyperlocal communities with award-winning journalism and innovative marketing solutions. Our company thrives by proactive planning, serving our communities, and setting the bar high for quality and achievement.
Description Market Manager Type: Full-time with significant growth potential
Reports to: Founder and CEO
Overview Are you driven to grow something meaningful, make an impact in your community, and lead with entrepreneurial energy?
We’re looking for a Market Manager — a business-minded, community-connected individual to help us operate and grow one (or more) of our suburban Birmingham markets. You’ll be the face of the brand, the builder of local relationships, and the leader responsible for revenue and identifying the information that makes great local journalism possible.
You’ll also be at the cutting edge of AI-enabled sales, hyperlocal content marketing, and B2B relationship-building , helping us refine tools and systems that enhance our ability to serve local businesses and tell the stories of the communities we serve.
This is not just a job — it’s a launchpad. We’re refining a model that enables the right person to assume new markets or leadership roles within the company. You’ll start by learning and executing within our proven system. Then you’ll help shape and expand it.
You Have: The drive to hit goals and push just a little further every time
Confidence in your ability to lead conversations and build buy-in
A love for local — from local business, local people to local issues
Experience in sales, business development, or managing a local business or franchise
The ability to adapt and execute in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A natural talent for relationship-building and follow-through
An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow into more responsibility
Familiarity with — or roots in — the suburban Birmingham area
We Offer: A strong foundation: respected publications, loyal audiences, and proven systems
The opportunity to lead and grow one of our local markets
Mentorship, structure, and the freedom to help shape the future
A base salary + significant upside through commissions and growth bonuses
Paid time off, auto and phone allowance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/Disability insurance, and 401(k)
A path to expanded leadership and new market opportunities
What You’ll Do: Sell advertising and marketing solutions to local businesses
Build relationships with community stakeholders, civic leaders, and organizations
Manage the business operations of a designated local market
Represent the brand at community events and build strong local visibility
Support editorial efforts by keeping the team informed about local priorities
Maintain and organize key market knowledge inside our database
Collaborate with editorial and sales teams to ensure quality and consistency
Take ownership of market performance and help refine the expansion playbook
Key Traits for Success: High drive and self-motivation
Independent problem-solving ability
Outgoing, persuasive, and composed under pressure
Fast learner with strong adaptability
Results-oriented and committed to excellence
Compensation & Growth Path: Base salary + commission + performance-based bonuses
Clear path to six-figure total compensation for high achievers with uncapped earning potential
Top performers may be awarded new market launches or expanded responsibilities

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