Director of Sales

Audacy, Inc.

$120K — $140K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of management experience in media, with a focus on sports and digital channels.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a sales team through effective recruitment, retention, and training strategies.
  • Strong experience in strategic account management, sales training, pricing, and budgeting.
  • Data-driven approach with a history of leading successful sales teams amid change and innovation.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills, along with proficiency in Google Suite and Salesforce.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Motivate and inspire the sales team to drive revenue growth in a competitive market.
  • Coach staff and effectively remove obstacles to enhance team performance.
  • Exceed revenue goals while managing relationships with account executives and clients.
  • Establish accountability within the sales team, prioritizing results through collaboration.
  • Develop and implement strategic sales initiatives to meet specific revenue targets.
  • Comprehensively understand and lead in evolving media trends including digital audio and data analytics.
  • Build strong relationships with clients through direct cooperation and ongoing meetings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts for added financial support.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Valuable employee perks like discounted stock purchase, student loan assistance, and legal aid services.
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Director of SalesDepartment: SalesReporting To: Regional Vice President Employment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Wichita Work Arrangement: On Site

The salary range for this position based on experience is from $120,000 - $140,000 plus bonus potential based on achieving revenue goals

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

The DOS will help influence the revenue growth of our highly influential radio, sports and digital assets by increasing existing business and converting new business. You will also be responsible for our over the air sales, podcast, streaming, digital, social, events and OTT assets and goals assigned

What You'll Do:

  • You must be a sales leader and have the skill and drive to motivate in todays changing environment, inspire a sales team to success and contribute innovative ideas to generate revenue
  • Coach and lead the sales team to success by providing support and removing the obstacles
  • Responsible for exceeding revenue objectives by impacting people (account executives and clients.)
  • Hold sales team accountable to all priorities, managing through internal direct reporting relationships and peer groups to drive results
  • Develop, refine, and maintain discipline on a focused overall sales strategy, with specific measurable tactics and actions that generate sales & revenue
  • Ability to lead and train sales team in evolving media trends- including but not limited to - digital audio, attribution, data, digital
  • Develop and grow relationships with clients through both individual and joint meetings with Account Executives, and develop a deep understanding of their needs in the marketplace
  • Leverage our data, scale and resources to guide sound management and operational decision-making across the sales organization
  • Create sales (audio, digital, experiential, etc.) opportunities that align with client needs and demand
  • Monitor competition and trends in the market
  • Strong coach. Must know how to motivate in todays changing environment
  • Ability to manage inventory; experience with budgeting and pricing
  • Creative mind, have the ability to strategize and come up with fresh, unique ways to grow revenue
Qualifications Qualifications-Required & Preferred:
  • You must be a proven sales leader and have the skill and drive to Inspire in todays changing environment, motivating a sales team to success and contribute innovative ideas to generate revenue
  • You have a history of effectively leading a sales organization, recruit, retain and train your team
  • You must be goal driven and creative, with the ability to multi-task. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Additional Requirements:

  • 5+ years Manager experience in media, preferably sports, audio and/or digital
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills, including the ability to develop talent and build a high-performance culture across the organization
  • Data and results driven leader with a proven track record of leading a successful sales team through change and innovation
  • Strong background in strategic account management, sales training/leadership, pricing and budgeting required.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and organizational skills; high proficiency in Google Suite tools
  • Experience effectively utilizing Salesforce to manage accounts and project growth opportunities
  • Exceptional Presentation and Negotiation Skills and
  • BS/BA Degree Preferred
  • A valid drivers license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy willneverask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives willonly come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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