Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

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Job Summary:
Have you ever considered working for the #1 Audio Company-not just in New Orleans, or even Louisiana but, in the entire country? iHeartMedia is the #1 Audio Company in the US reaching 9 out of 10 Americans Every Month! You know iHeart for our amazing concerts as well as our national and local personalities like - "The World Famous" AD Berry on WYLD 98.5, The Murphy, Sam & Jodi Show on KRVE and around the country, Wild Wayne and Uptown Angela on WQUE Q93, The Walton & Johnson Show on News Talk 99.5 WRNO, Austin James on WYNK and Casey Carter on 101.1 WNOE. Being the #1 Audio Company in the country we offer so much more than just radio advertising!

Using multiple innovative and inclusive broadcast and digital marketing tools, the Area Senior Vice President of Sales will oversee all sales activities for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets.

Responsibilities

Oversees advertising sales activities in assigned market(s)
Accountable for achieving and exceeding targeted advertising sales revenues for the market and for controlling sales expenses
May direct other functions such as marketing, advertising, production, traffic, and sales operations
Directs sales processes to generate revenues
Sets sales goals for direct reports and guides their subsequent goal-setting processes.
Prepares budgets and revenue forecasts.
May review and adjust sales territories, product mix targets, and assigned call lists.
Obtains, allocates, and adjusts operations resources to achieve sales and service goals.
May go on sales calls and meet with key accounts.
Oversees the management of available advertising inventory to drive most profitable sales.
Manages ongoing recruitment efforts, organization development and training and development of direct reports.

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
Deep understanding of local markets, customers, and competitors in order to target needs and drive sales
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
Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with others

Work Experience

3+ years’ experience as an Account Executive; Sales Management experience in media industry with proven track record of success is preferred

Education

4-year college degree preferred

Location:
New Orleans, LA: 929 Howard Ave, 2nd Floor, 70113

Position Type:
Regular

Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

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!

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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