Market President

Townsquare Media•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Townsquare Media Group is seeking a Market President to lead its Cedar Rapids/Waterloo operation. This full-time, in-office position is the senior leadership role for the market and is responsible for overall business success, including revenue growth, talent development, financial performance, and community representation. The Market President works across sales, content, programming, and operational teams to drive results across broadcast, digital, live events, and marketing solutions. The role develops and executes strategies for sustainable revenue and profit growth, builds high-performing teams, strengthens client and community relationships, oversees market budgeting and forecasting, and ensures regulatory compliance. The Market President is expected to be a hands-on leader who represents Townsquare Media throughout the local business community.

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 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 a 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 a passion for local business growth.
Hands-on, lead-from-the-front mentality.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic vision to drive 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 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 meet or exceed individual, team, and market goals.
Partner with content and programming leaders to support brand excellence and audience growth.
Lead 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 that supports 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.