Market President

To be considered for the Market President position at Townsquare, candidates should have at least 5 years of sales management experience specifically in the media and advertising space. A background in digital advertising and radio or broadcast media is highly preferred. Additionally, successful candidates will have a proven track record of exceeding budgets and a strong capability in recruiting and motivating a sales team.

A typical day for a Market President at Townsquare involves overseeing multiple aspects of market operations with a strong focus on revenue generation. It's about strategizing for growth, meeting with the sales team to review targets, coaching talent, ensuring content excellence, and building relationships with key clients. It's a hands-on position that requires active engagement with daily operations.

The Market President at Townsquare enjoys a competitive salary, along with bonuses and various benefits including 3 weeks of PTO plus 9 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and even pet insurance! We also prioritize work-life balance and offer plenty of opportunities for community involvement and volunteer time off.

Preparing for your interview for the Market President role at Townsquare should involve understanding the local Texarkana market, the company’s brands, and its operations. Review your past sales management experiences that demonstrate your ability to lead and motivate teams. Be ready to discuss strategies you've implemented to drive revenue growth in previous roles.

Successful Market Presidents at Townsquare are hands-on leaders who inspire their teams, embrace a positive and encouraging management style, and are adept in both traditional and digital advertising. They should be proactive in their approach and passionate about community engagement, with abilities in relationship building and strategic thinking at the forefront.

The recruitment process for the Market President role at Townsquare typically includes an initial application review followed by multiple rounds of interviews. Candidates may meet with HR, their direct leadership team, and cross-functional team members to assess cultural fit and competency in relevant skills.

Townsquare is committed to your success! New Market Presidents receive a comprehensive onboarding experience that includes training on company policies, systems, and tools. You will also have mentorship opportunities with senior leaders to help you effectively transition into your role and become acclimated with the market dynamics.

When answering this question, emphasize the importance of crafting a strategic plan centered on integrated advertising solutions. Discuss previous successful initiatives you've implemented in the past and how they translate to the role at Townsquare, focusing on targeted campaigns and community engagement.

As the Market President role at Townsquare requires a strong understanding of digital advertising, provide examples of your experience in leading digital campaigns, how you've tracked success, and the impact digital media has had on revenue generation in your previous roles.

Share specific strategies you use to inspire and motivate teams, such as creating competitive sales contests, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional development opportunities. Stress the importance of building a cohesive team culture around shared goals.

Explain your approach to fostering long-term client relationships through regular communication, personalized service, and understanding client needs. Highlight any unique practices that you've found effective in establishing trust and loyalty.

Discuss your understanding of FCC regulations as they pertain to media operations, and showcase your experience in ensuring compliance. Provide an instance where you navigated challenges related to compliance effectively.

Illustrate your time management and organizational skills by explaining how you prioritize tasks that align with the strategic vision for the market while ensuring daily operations run smoothly. Share examples of tools and processes you utilize for effective execution.

This is your chance to exhibit industry knowledge! Discuss trends you've observed in local media, such as the rise of streaming services or digital-first content, and how you believe Townsquare can adapt and thrive amidst these changes.

Provide examples of successful multi-media campaigns you've designed and implemented, highlighting the collaboration between different platforms like radio, digital, and events. Focus on how each component works together to achieve overarching marketing goals.

Explain your supportive approach to performance management, detailing how you provide constructive feedback and coaching. Share a specific instance where you turned around a team member’s performance for the better.

Discuss your insights into what constitutes quality content, focusing on audience engagement, relevance, and brand alignment. Relate this to the specific audience Townsquare serves and how you can guide the team to uphold these themes.