Vice President of Sales - Central Florida
What We Need :
iHeartMedia has a rare and exciting opening for a Vice President of Sales in the Orlando and Melbourne, FL Markets!
What You'll Do :
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
Go on sales calls and conduct in-field coaching to develop 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
Scrappiness to be an entrepreneurial self-starter
Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and multi task
Leadership to push self and others to achieve and excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Excellent business and people decision-making skills
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
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 :
Maitland, FL : 2500 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 401, 32751
Position Type : Regular
Regular
Time Type : Full time
Full time
Pay Type : Salaried
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, 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!
We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.