Market President

Cedar Rapids, IA · Waterloo, IA · 5+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

Townsquare Media Group is looking for a dynamic Market President to lead our Cedar Rapids/ Waterloo operation.
This is more than a sales management role—it's an opportunity to serve as the local leader of one of the most recognized media organizations in the country.
You'll be responsible for growing revenue across our portfolio of broadcast, digital, live event, and marketing solutions while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance.

Develop and execute a strategic vision that drives 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 throughout the community
Analyze market performance and implement strategies that 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 ensure brand excellence and audience growth across all platforms
Lead regular business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance discussions

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