À propos de ce poste Vice President, Sales chez iHeartMedia
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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.
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!
If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
We’re looking for a proven sales leader to lead our local sales organization and drive growth in the market. As Vice President of Sales, you’ll set the strategy, develop and coach a high-performing team of Account Executives, strengthen key client relationships, and create new opportunities to grow revenue across our portfolio.
What You'll Do:
- Manage local Account Executives with the goal of meeting station revenue, prospecting and new business targets
- Oversee advertising sales activities in assigned market; is accountable for achieving/ exceeding targeted advertising sales revenues and for controlling sales expenses
- Translate market and station business strategies into specific actions to generate 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
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with others
- 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
Understanding of the business and how own area integrates with others to achieve sales goals
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
Communication skills to succinctly convey information, set performance expectations and handle sensitive issues
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
Comfort interacting with individuals of all levels
Location:
Fort Myers, FL: 12730 New Brittany Blvd, 33907
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Type:
Salaried
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
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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