iHeartMedia, Inc. consists of two main media businesses: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (NYSE: CCO) and the wholly owned iHeartMedia. Between these divisions, we focus on providing a spectrum of multi-platform advertising and marketing opportunities for partners and world- class entertainment content and events for listeners and users.
With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., 97 million monthly digital uniques and 196 million monthly consumers of its Total Traffic and Weather Network, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. It serves over 150 markets through 859 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet atiHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones and on gaming consoles.
iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free digital radio service, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 345 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and reached 50 million users faster than any digital music service and even faster than Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation.
POSITION OVERVIEW The General Sales Manager is a leadership and sales role responsible for managing Radio station sales, a team of Local Sales Managers, and an extended team of Account Executives. Primary responsibilities include generating station sales revenue and achieving sales goals; identifying, developing, and managing a group of account executives; growing and deepening customer relationships that translate into sales; and, general management activities that support sales (eg, reporting, performance management, ongoing routines, etc.), and achieving sales & revenue targets with ever more sophisticated clients in a dynamic & highly competitive marketplace. The General Sales Manager will create revenue by having a deep understanding of their clients’ needs and the local marketplace, and through coaching & guiding their team of account executives. The General Sales Manager position reports to a Senior VP of Sales.
REQUIRED SKILLS
EXPERIEMCE
iHeartMedia 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.
Apply online at www.iheartmediacareers.com. EOE. Posted 9/18/15
This FREE service from MediaRecruiter.com will keep you informed of the latest job opportunities from top media companies.