Cumulus is currently searching for a superior leaders to join us as a VP-Market Manager. 

About Cumulus Media 

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), more than 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.

Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.

Focus

• Identify, recruit and develop high-performance sales talent and build a successful team to ensure continued top-line growth
• Lead the local and regional sales effort and focus on diversifying the broadcast sales portfolio and penetrate growth business categories
• Drive sales, deliver growth, exceed goals and live in the details of the business
• Work across departments to proactively support each other’s endeavors and optimize execution
• Contribute your talents and time to meeting challenges, solving problems and rising to the opportunities 
• Ensure that there is a thoughtful game plan to tactfully execute each decision and activity
• Responsibility for your teams efforts and outcomes while celebrating successes

Ideal Background:

• Successful track record and reputation as one of the “best” in the broadcast business

Requirements

• Steady progression as a sales leader
• Experience as a sales manager or higher
• Responsible for budgeting, strategic account planning and basic understanding of financial statements
• Experience leading an outside B2B sales force
• Strong understanding of lead generation, CRM/SFA and account mgmt.
• Recognized top-performer with strong goal-orientation and ability to coach and mentor
• Digitally savvy
• Bachelor's degree preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance bonus opportunities
• Superior tools and training
• Supportive leadership
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance package
• 401K with company match to plan for the long term
• Vacation & Holidays to enjoy the fruits of your labor

Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer