Vice President of Sales

iHeartMedia Markets The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad‑supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report! In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third‑largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest‑growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on‑air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well‑known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
What We Need

Manage local Account Executives with goal of meeting/exceeding station revenue, prospecting and new business targets
Oversee advertising sales activities in assigned market; is accountable for achieving/exceeding targeted advertising sales revenues for the market and for controlling sales expenses
Drive results through others, manage team performance and hold team accountable against business metrics
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 skills
Deep understanding of local markets, customers, and competitors in order to target needs and drive sales
Ability to create productive, long‑term customer relationships
Scrappiness to be an entrepreneurial self‑starter
Excellent decision‑making skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
3+ years' ex

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