Market President

Townsquare Media • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Townsquare Media Group is seeking a Market President to lead its Cedar Rapids/Waterloo operation. This full-time, in-office role is the senior leader for the market and is accountable for its overall success, including revenue and profit growth, talent development, operational performance, and community presence. The Market President partners with sales, content, programming, and operational teams to drive results across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions.

The role develops the market’s strategic vision, leads sales initiatives and high-value client opportunities, and builds relationships with clients, agencies, and community business leaders. It also recruits, coaches, and retains high-performing teams; establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; oversees budgeting and forecasting; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The position calls for a hands-on leader who represents Townsquare Media in the local community and translates strategic plans into measurable results.

Requirements

• At least 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 and passion for local business growth.
• Hands-on, lead-from-the-front mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for 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 relationships with key clients, agencies, and community business leaders.
• Analyze market performance and implement strategies to 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 support brand excellence and audience growth across platforms.
• Lead regular business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance discussions.
• Represent Townsquare Media in the local business community, at community events, industry organizations, and key client meetings.
• Build partnerships that strengthen the company's visibility, reputation, and influence in the market.
• Foster a culture supporting business success and community engagement.
• Oversee market budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor market performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results.
• Align market resources, talent, and business strategies with long-term growth objectives.

Benefits

• 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 opportunities
• Opportunity to lead a market, build a team, and make a meaningful impact in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed