General Sales Manager

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Los Angeles has a very special opening. We are looking for an inspirational, experienced and accomplished General Sales Manager to lead and inspire our advertising sales efforts. You must have a passion for music, digital media, podcasts and innovation. The person in this role will help influence the revenue growth of our seven (7) highly influential radio stations by increasing existing business and converting new business. They will also be responsible pushing our podcast, streaming, mobile, digital, social, events and OTT sales forward.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and achieving revenue goals
• Effectively manage a direct team of 8-10 Account Executives
• Create sales opportunities utilizing all of are available platforms
• Assist in overall tone and direction of department and set department priorities
• Attend face-to-face calls with Accounts Executives
• Help control and manage department expenses
• Motivate and train staff
• Provide weekly revenue/pacing reports to Director of Sales
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

More About You:

Required:
• Minimum 5+ years General Sales Manager experience in radio and/or digital, podcasting, streaming and social
• Must know how to motivate in today's changing environment, can manage inventory as well as people, and bring new ideas to generate revenue
• Strong background in Strategic Account Management, sales training/leadership, pricing and budgeting required
• 4 year degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below. Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations and achieving revenue goals
- Effectively manage a direct team of 8-10 Account Executives
- Create sales opportunities utilizing all of are available platforms
- Assist in overall tone and direction of department and set department priorities
- Attend face-to-face calls with Accounts Executives
- Help control and manage department expenses
- Motivate and train staff
- Provide weekly revenue/pacing reports to Director of Sales
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq8n11-3-129-211-87-42 in your application.