Vice President, Sales; Dallas

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeart

Media, 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: iHeart

Media! 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 iHeart

Media we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven Vice President of Sales to lead our local sales organization and drive revenue growth across the market. This leader will set the sales strategy, inspire and develop a high-performing team, and turn business priorities into action. You’ll own market revenue performance, build strong relationships with key clients, and create a culture of accountability, coaching, and winning.

• 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

• 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 prioritize and multi-task
• Leadership to push self and others to achieve and excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Excellent decision-making skills
• 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

• 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…