Market President

Townsquare Media; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with BonusPlan

9 paid holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company M­

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company-provided laptop

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Townsquare Media Group is seeking a dynamic Market President to lead our Cedar Rapids/ Waterloo operation. This is an in-office, full-time role focused on revenue growth, talent development, and community leadership.

You’ll partner with sales, content, and operations teams to drive performance across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions. You’ll build a high-performing team, represent Townsquare in the community, and ensure financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales leadership experience in media, advertising, marketing, or a related industry.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and profitable growth.
• Experience leading teams in traditional and digital advertising environments.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing solutions, including programmatic, social, search, and website strategies.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, coaching, and retaining top talent.
• Strong financial acumen with forecasting and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue growth across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions.
• Lead market-wide sales initiatives and client retention efforts.
• Partner with sales leaders to secure high-value opportunities and integrated marketing solutions.
• Build relationships with clients, agencies, and local business leaders.
• Oversee performance metrics and strategic planning for long-term growth.

Skills

Sales leadership

Revenue growth

Digital advertising

Team development

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Tools

Programmatic advertising

CRM/analytics

Job description

Market President – Cedar Rapids/ Waterloo

*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.

Why Townsquare Media Group?

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.

What You’ll Do:

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.

Lead Revenue Growth

• 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

Lead & Develop the Team

• 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

Build the Market & Community Presence

• 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

Drive Operational Excellence

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

What’s In It for You?

We know exceptional leaders create exceptional results. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive base salary with Bonus Plan
• 9 paid holidays (including 2 personal/floating holidays)
• 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 opportunities
• The opportunity to lead a market, build a team, and make a meaningful impact in your community

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.