Market President

Townsquare Media•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Townsquare Media Group is seeking a dynamic Market President to lead their Cedar Rapids/ Waterloo operation. This role is responsible for growing revenue across broadcast, digital, live event, and marketing solutions while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance. The Market President will serve as the local leader of a recognized media organization, driving revenue growth, developing talent, and making a community impact.

Requirements

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
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead Revenue Growth: 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 strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and business leaders. Analyze market performance and implement strategies to 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. 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. 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.