General Sales Manager-KBPA-FM

Emmis Communications is the ninth-largest radio broadcaster in the United States based on the number of listeners. The Emmis culture carries at its heart the belief that, in order to succeed, a company must take risks; treat its people well and give them the tools they need to win.  Emmis has earned this valued reputation by setting high standards for excellence while creating a fun, exciting and innovative workplace, where every individual is a part of the team.
 
Emmis Austin Radio is seeking a full-time General Sales Manager for KBPA-FM in Austin, Texas. Primary responsibilities for this position include hiring, training and motivating a local sales force with the objective of exceeding Local, National, NTR, and Digital Revenue Budgets.  Candidates should have a minimum five years broadcast sales and a minimum two years broadcast sales management experience with a proven successful track record.
 
Duties include but are not limited to:
•Hiring, training and motivating a local sales force.
•Directing and exceeding station sales for Local, National, NTR, Digital and Community Outreach.
•Establishes revenue and expense budgets and plan for attaining goals.
•Generates packages and research pieces for station's sales team.
•Manages and maximizes station inventory and pricing structure.
•Leads station sales meetings  
•Other job-related functions as required.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
•High School diploma or equivalent required.
•Evidence of strong leadership skills.
•Minimum of 5 years successful broadcast sales experience required.
•Two years broadcast sales management experience with a proven successful track record required.
•Strong oral and written communication skills.
•Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects.
•Ability to demonstrate initiative in getting things done.   
•Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter and resume online at www.emmis.com and refer to posting.
No phone calls please!
 
Emmis Communications (NASDAQ: EMMS) is a diversified media corporation with award-winning radio broadcasting, and magazine publishing operations in markets across the country.  Emmis is as well-known for its creative culture as for its operations.  Our people are aggressive, knowledgeable and deeply committed to each of the communities in which we operate. Because employees are the key to our success, Emmis offers strong benefits and incentives, including health, dental and life insurance and a 401(k) contribution plan. For more information about Emmis, visit our website at www.emmis.com.