Area President

What We Need :

The Area President is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the revenue growth of iHeartMedia’s broadcast, digital, and live entertainment products and delivering the highest sustainable profit margins while protecting the stations’ licenses.

As the senior member of the market’s management team, you will serve as the cultural anchor for all employees by role modeling iHeartMedia values and operating principles.

The Area President is responsible for the overall success of the brands within the market including both the product and sales organizations.

A deep knowledge of business development, client relationship building, and sales is ideal. The Area President reports to the Division President.

What You'll Do :

Develops and manage key partnerships with current and potential clients that grow revenue across iHeartMedia platforms (e.

g., Broadcast radio, iHeartRadio, Podcasts, Live Events, etc.)

• Works directly with CEOs and CMOs to create marketing strategies
• Builds relationships within the community with local governments, local media, charitable organizations, and industry boards to create sales opportunities and build relationships
• Attends highest profile account presentations; provide coaching and leadership to more junior sales members
• Executes market specific plans to drive sales growth leveraging companywide initiatives and assets
• Supports national sales strategies
• Works on corporate initiatives to support companywide growth and adapt to market specific strategies
• Drives results through team and hold them accountable to business goals
• P&L ownership for local markets; balance growing sales revenue with operational efficiency to maximize profitability and deliver on goals
• Fosters an inclusive, high performance culture with high ethical standards
• Provides visible leadership and communication to the markets / Area
• Provides regular updates to key stakeholders and implement best practices

What You'll Need :

Demonstrated business leadership with a strong background in revenue and inventory management

A proven track record of running a successful sales organization

Exceptional business acumen and insightful understanding of industry trends and revenue drivers

Entrepreneurial drive with an ability to organize, prioritize, and clarify deliverables

Ability to work within a structured environment to communicate local market status to corporate executives

Ability to make data-driven decisions with speed to achieve maximum results

Ability to make tough business and people decisions, while creating positive energy in the face of challenges

Dynamic presence, stellar written and presentation skills

Excellent communication and influencing abilities across multiple levels

Ability to create & leverage a highly collaborative operating environment

An undergraduate degree or appropriate combination of education and experience is required, a Graduate degree is a plus

What You'll Bring :

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Ability to apply in-depth understanding of the business, how own area integrates with other segments / divisions and how iHeart differentiates itself from competitors to drive growth

Strong understanding of broadcast, marketing, promotion and collection standards

Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve highly complex or unusual problems

A spirit of innovation to provide solutions that generate stronger relationships and new business

Leadership skills to increase performance at the Market level, resulting in year over year revenue and profit growth while maintaining client trust

Strong negotiation and influencing skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with senior leaders and peers

A coaching mindset with the ability to inspire others to achieve their goals

Ability to set performance expectations and handle sensitive issues

Location :

Omaha, NE : 5010 Underwood Ave, 68132

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.