General Sales Manager
Salem Media Group offers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified General Sales Manager for our 3 station cluster in Phoenix, Arizona.
Salem Media Group is the leading U. S. radio broadcaster targeting audiences interested in conservative News Talk, Christian and family-themed programming. We offer a competitive salary based upon experience and a comprehensive benefit package including paid holidays and paid vacation.
Summary:
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience great financial rewards while enjoying a team-oriented, high integrity work culture, dedicated to securing the financial means that allow the station to influence the community with positive and uplifting programming. This is a highly relational position which demands an ability to further integrate and represent the station and elevate its status within the fabric of the community and business culture.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee the sales efforts for the Phoenix market radio station cluster
• Assisting with the creative positioning of the station(s) to the local community and its advertisers.
• Recruiting exceptional talent
• Train and motivate a strong sales staff
• Meet & exceed station financial budget/goals
Qualifications:
• 5 years of successful radio station sales management
• Cluster sales management is a plus
• Superior strength in qualitative selling
• Familiarity with the Evangelical Christian core audience, its issues and concerns
• Superior ability to create sales opportunities, differentiate products, and create packages
• The ability to model-by-doing, high-integrity sales leadership
• Professional with a positive and energetic style
• Thorough knowledge of digital marketing, mobile marketing, and social media marketing
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook software
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Good under pressure; able to handle multiple challenges simultaneously
• Must have an excellent driving record with valid driver’s license
• Primary work days Monday – Friday, with some weekend work required
If you possess these qualifications and Salem Media Group sounds like the company for you, please visit salemmedia.com, careers and search for Phoenix AZ location to apply
Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 61 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets – and 29 in the top 10. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities.
