Sales Manager
Cumulus Media

Kokomo, Indiana

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Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Kokomo, IN is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Sales Manager to drive revenue in our market. The Sales Manager provides leadership to station's local sales efforts by leading by example in producing revenue and 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.

CUMULUS | Kokomo is home to heritage country station WWKI. WWKI serves a large portion of Central Indiana and offers our partners the best local programming and the latest in digital marketing assets including email, website, app, streaming, podcasts, video and social.

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
  • Generate revenue from personal account list
  • Measure, grow, and exceed digital revenue goals for Cumulus Kokomo
  • 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
  • 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 Stratus/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
  • Resident expert in all digital products offered via Cumulus Kokomo
  • Train and coach AEs on digital advertising tactics and products
  • Measure, grow, and exceed digital revenue goals for Cumulus Kokomo
  • Provide managerial assistance in local and national rate negotiations, sales plans and budgeting
  • Develop creative, solution oriented, customer-focused revenue programs and ancillary sales projects
  • Oversee and manage expenses of the Sales organization
  • Comfortable presenting all Cumulus Kokomo opportunities to a diversified array of prospects/clients

Job Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Five (5+) years plus 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
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations
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 [ Link Removed ]

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: [ Link Removed ]

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


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