Market President
townsquaremedia
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Job summary
Townsquare Media Group in Cedar Rapids/Waterloo seeks a Market President to lead the market, driving revenue growth across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions while building a high-performance team.
As the senior market leader, you will collaborate with sales, content, and operations, represent the company in the community, set strategic direction, and oversee budgeting and compliance to ensure long-term growth.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of sales leadership experience in media, advertising, marketing, or a related industry.
- Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and delivering profitable growth.
- Experience leading teams in traditional and digital advertising environments.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing solutions including programmatic, social, search, and websites.
Responsibilities
- Lead revenue growth across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing sales leaders and Account Executives.
- Build partnerships with clients, agencies, and business leaders in the community.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance; ensure compliance.
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Job description
This is a full-time, in-office opportunity.
Lead the Market. Shape the Future.
Are you a proven sales leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and making a lasting impact in your community?
Townsquare Media Group is looking for a dynamic Market President to lead our Cedar Rapids/ Waterloo operation. This is more than a sales management role-it’s an opportunity to serve as the local leader of one of the most recognized media organizations in the country.
You’ll be responsible for growing revenue across our portfolio of broadcast, digital, live event, and marketing solutions while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance. If you thrive on leading from the front, developing talent, and delivering results, we’d love to talk with you.
Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets-including trusted Cedar Rapids / Waterloo stations.
We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow-offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.
As Market President, you’ll be responsible for the overall success of the market, leading revenue growth, developing top talent, and representing Townsquare Media throughout the community. You’ll serve as the senior leader for the market, partnering with sales, content, and operational teams to drive performance across all areas of the business.
- Develop and execute a strategic vision that drives sustainable revenue and profit growth across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions
- Lead market-wide sales initiatives focused on new business development, key account growth, and client retention
- Partner with sales leaders and Account Executives to secure high-value business opportunities and deliver integrated marketing solutions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and business leaders throughout the community
- Analyze market performance and implement strategies that maximize revenue, profitability, and market share
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing sales leaders and Account Executives
- Establish a culture of accountability, performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Coach leaders and sellers to achieve and exceed individual, team, and market goals
- Partner with content and programming leaders to ensure brand excellence and audience growth across all platforms
- Lead regular business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance discussions
- Serve as the face of Townsquare Media within the local business community
- Represent the company at community events, industry organizations, and key client meetings
- Build partnerships that strengthen Townsquare's visibility, reputation, and influence within the market
- Foster a culture that supports both business success and community engagement
- Oversee market budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and all federal, state, and local requirements
- Monitor market performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results
- Align market resources, talent, and business strategies to achieve long-term growth objectives
- 5+ years of sales leadership experience in media, advertising, marketing, or a related industry
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue goals and delivering profitable growth
- Experience leading teams in both traditional and digital advertising environments
- Strong understanding of digital marketing solutions, including programmatic, social, search, and website strategies
- Demonstrated success recruiting, coaching, and retaining high-performing talent
- Ability to create strategic plans and translate vision into measurable results
- Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and revenue management
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Community-minded leadership style with a passion for local business growth
- A hands-on, lead-from-the-front mentality-this is not a sit-behind-the-desk leadership role
- Competitive base salary with Bonus Plan
- 3 weeks PTO
- 9 paid holidays (including 2 personal/floating holidays)
- Volunteer Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Company-provided laptop
- Ongoing leadership development and professional growth opportuni
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