Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships

iHeartMedia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays

Volunteer day

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Chicago, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to support high-impact campaigns across radio, digital, podcast, and experiential platforms. You’ll assist sales teams, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and help generate proposals to drive revenue.

We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and an hourly pay range of $23.08–$28.85 for a full-time role based in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales support or operational role.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Tableau, LinkedIn Navigator, and related sales tools.
• Understanding of media sales or willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude, flexibility and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the sales processes used by iHeartMedia Sales teams.
• Follow up and maintain billing in a timely fashion.
• Work with sales leads to generate proposals.
• Manage and file sales lead expense reports.
• Maintain individual and team calendars.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings to drive sales revenue.
• Proactively research news for East & Central region brands.
• Assist the sales team with sales material creation and recaps.
• Enter and manage CRM data.

Skills

Sales support experience

Organizational skills

Media sales understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

LinkedIn Navigator

Veritone

Job description

iHeartMedia, 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.

In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.

Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.

As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

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: iHeartMedia!

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

What We Need

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to support high-impact campaigns across radio, digital, podcast, and experiential platforms.

Audio is booming—radio reaches more people than TV, podcasting is the fastest-growing medium, and consumers are connected 24/7. At iHeartMedia, the #1 leader in everything audio, you’ll help bring trusted voices and data-driven insights to life. If you're organized, communicative, and excited to grow with audio, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for understanding and supporting the sales processes and procedures used by iHeartMedia Sales teams
• Follow up and maintain billing in a correct and timely fashion
• Work with sales leads to generate proposals
• Manage and file sales lead expense reports
• Maintain individual and team calendars
• Coordinate logistics for meetings to drive sales revenue
• Proactively research news and updates for East & Central region brands
• Assist the sales team with sales material creation & recaps
• Enter and manage CRM data
• Keep up with latest news and tech advances that will impact iHeartMedia and clients

What You'll Need

• Previous experience in a sales support or operational support role
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and in a fast paced environment
• Technical aptitude with knowledge of Salesforce, Tableau, LinkedIn Navigator, sales lead gen sites, and Veritone a plus
• An understanding of media sales or strong desire to learn media sales
• A great attitude, flexibility and creativity!

What You'll Bring

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$23.08 - $28.85

Location

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

Position Type

Regular Time Type: Full time Pay Type: Hourly

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
• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Other Information

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify.