CUMULUS MEDIA | PENSACOLA, FL is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated GeneralSales Manager to drive revenue in our market. The General Sales Manager provides leadership to station's local sales efforts by giving direction, training and feedback to sales team. Assist account executives in prospecting, developing and maintaining direct and new business, as well as local agency business, to assure established sales goals are met.
We are looking for someone who lives by our FORCE Cumulus values; WE are Focused, Responsible, Collaborative and Empowered! If you are looking for a great culture and professional environment, then Cumulus could be the home for you.
Who We Are:
CUMULUS MEDIA | PENSACOLA, FL leads the Pensacola radio market with five big stations including Hot 94.1, WMEZ-FM; News Talk 1370/104.9 WCOA; Urban Adult Contemporary Magic 106.1 WRRX; Country 102.7 WXBM; Classic Hits JET 100.7 WJTQ and the market's exclusive suite of Digital Solutions. If you are ready for the challenge to manage the sales department of these five big stations, you've found your home on the Florida Gulf Coast. Cumulus Pensacola is seeking an aggressive, high energy, creative, superstar leader to compliment a stellar sales team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a sales plan that will meet station's revenue goals with emphasis on customer-focused selling to direct, new direct, vertical categories, digital, NTR, station features and major account sales
Identify, recruit, train, coach, manage and develop high-performance Sales talent and build a successful team to ensure continued top-line growth
Maintain an ongoing recruitment effort to ensure top quality team, always having a bench of 3 or more candidates
Attend high profile account presentations; provide coaching and leadership to sales team
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with Sales Team members to evaluate pending business for conversion and note in CRM accordingly
Participate and lead Sales staff meetings and training sessions
Manage inventory and reporting in Wide Orbit
Manage administrative functions connected with forecasting revenue, rate, pricing and order approvals
Actively participate in business & community associations with the intention of developing extensive relationships with local influencers and decision makers
Develop and build relationships with clients by providing quality customer service
Lead communication with other departments to assure quality service when placing orders and arranging promotions
Oversee special event sales
Provide managerial assistance in local and national rate negotiations, sales plans and budgeting
Oversee and manage expenses of the Sales organization
Generate revenue from personal account list
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
5 years of experience in broadcast sales, sales management and mentoring experience preferred with a proven track record of success in the radio industry
Proficient in all aspects of radio and digital sales, including use of quantitative/qualitative research, event development, and multiple-platform/integrated sales expertise
Familiar with the management of CRM systems, budget procedures, daily sales accountability and recognition programs, inventory management and collections procedures
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms
Highly developed training and coaching skills including; skills in organization, delegating, interviewing and motivating sales people
Demonstrate high energy level and achievement-oriented attitude toward sales, sales training and education, and client relations
Excellent presentation skills
Flexible and creative
Digitally savvy
What we offer:
Competitive pay with performance-based bonus structure
Professional growth and career path
Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
401K with company match to plan for the long-term
Paid Vacation & Holidays
For immediate consideration, please visit
https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/
For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:
https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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