Job Opportunities at Q96.1

Townsquare Media Presque Isle is currently accepting applications for the following open positions:

Townsquare Media Presque Isle
551 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769

Townsquare Media Presque Isle includes well-known brands like WBPW 96.9, WQHR 96.1, and WOZI 101.9 (View all jobs)

Media and Digital Sales Executive

Townsquare Media is looking for a dynamic sales executive to join our media and digital advertising team. You will be selling local advertising for our innovative stations and all of its platform, plus programmatic digital advertising and website platforms that include development, SEO and mobilization of sites.

Are you commission driven? Have a sense of what it takes to win? If you want to grow professionally, can move at the speed of light and still have fun – Well then we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

  • Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; conduct thorough Customer Needs Analysis (C N A); present and close appropriate marketing solution programs. These programs may include any of Townsquare Media’s many assets for clients: Broadcast and Online radio, digital products such as display, streaming, loyalty programs, e-commerce, audience extension and digital marketing services.
  • Leverage our live event platform through sponsorship and sales programs to new and existing clients.
  • Create new relationships with local and regional businesses in our area.
  • Work with local and corporate marketing teams to develop campaign support materials.
  • Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets.
  • Enter new customer data and other sales contract details for station clients.
  • Follow accountabilities set forth by your Sales Manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently.
  • Provide insight and value to executive management to shape the future of our organization.

Qualifications

  • Goal oriented, a strong work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
  • Previous sales experience. A history of success with customers and a proven ability to develop and grow revenue.
  • Knowledge and experience with digital media.
  • The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate, and enthusiastic, and work with urgency to meet deadlines.
  • Accomplished at prospecting and qualifying.
  • Ability to engage clients quickly and develop rapport, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Associates/Bachelor’s business/marketing-related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle required.

Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Base Salary plus Uncapped Commission
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly contests
  • 3 weeks of Vacation Time
  • Company provided Laptop
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • High Energy Work Environment
  • Opportunity for Upward Mobility
  • The growth opportunity is great. TSM is a fast-growing public company offering unlimited earning potential to our managers and salespeople.

Account Manager

Market Account Manager

Job Summary: Collaborative role with the sales floor and Account Management team. This position reports to the Director of Sales and is responsible for ensuring booked revenue matches campaign delivery. This person will need to be adept in several systems and capable of keeping multiple projects organized as they move through the launch process.

Responsibilities

  • Enters Sales Orders into traffic system and follow the life of the order while responding to client requests: order confirmations, spot times, invoices, missing copy for broadcast and digital: vCreative and the LAB, etc..
  • Enters all LAB tickets for AEs, and follows through on completion of ticket request, and month end reconciliation
  • Generates reports related to sales activities & revenue data, bump reports, unapproved credits, etc.
  • Acts as an extension of the sales team by assisting with, sales development, sales material creation, marketing communications, and sponsorship proposals and recaps.• Handle The Lab for all AEs in the market.
  • Provides administrative and/or process support for contract administration, customer service, and order history.
  • Records and forwards checks, handles contracts for Account Executives, prepares presentations, types & proofreads correspondence, files and makes copies.
  • Review and approve orders for Sales Department in the absence of DOS or Market President.
  • Prepare billing to be mailed and notarize any invoices with script copy (GETTING OR HAVING A NOTARY IS A REQUIREMENT)
  • Scans US currency checks to lockbox with banking software and mails Canadian currency checks to bank account for depositing
  • Maintain Seize the Deal report for AE’s and track golf cards
  • Administrative tasks and coordinating the executive of Live Events/Bus Trips
  • Answer phones and receive visitors in reception area
  • Track winner information

Qualifications

  • Manages time; focuses on urgent and important tasks; avoids procrastination; follows up; shows strong attention to detail; meets deadlines
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Adept in Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with broadcast/calendar billing, some familiarity with digital banner advertising and demonstrates an ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Assumes responsibility & accountability for assignments and tasks
  • Actively listens; clearly and effectively conveys information; uses professional telephone skills; demonstrates effective business writing skills; shows excellent grasp of grammar
  • Exhibits good interpersonal skills; collaborates with others; maintains composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
  • 6+ months experience in radio or digital advertising

Work Experience

  • 3+ years’ experience in related field

Education

  • High school diploma or higher education

About Us

Townsquare is a radio, digital media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the premier local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Our assets include 320 radio stations and more than 330+ local websites in 67 U.S. markets, a digital marketing solutions company (Townsquare Interactive), a proprietary digital programmatic advertising platform (Townsquare Ignite) and approximately 200 live events with over one million attendees each year. Our brands include local media assets such as WYRKKLAQK2 and NJ101.5; iconic regional and national events such as the Taste of Country Music FestivalWE FestCountry Jam, the Boise Music Festival, the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival and Taste of Fort Collins; and leading tastemaker music and entertainment websites such as XXLmag.comTasteofCountry.com and Loudwire.com.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE - Media and Digital Sales Executive

Are you Commission Driven? Have a sense of what it takes to win? If you want to grow professionally, can move at the speed of light and still have fun - Well then we want to talk to you.

Townsquare Media is looking for a dynamic sales executive to join our media and digital advertising team. You will be selling local advertising for our innovative stations.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; conduct thorough Customer Needs Analysis (C N A); present and close appropriate marketing solution programs. These programs may include any of Townsquare Media’s many assets for clients: Broadcast and Online radio, digital products such as display, streaming, loyalty programs, e-commerce, audience extension and digital marketing services.
  • Leverage our live event platform through sponsorship and sales programs to new and existing clients.
  • Create new relationships with local and regional businesses in our area.
  • Work with local and corporate marketing teams to develop campaign support materials.
  • Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets.
  • Enter new customer data and other sales contract details for station clients.
  • Follow accountabilities set forth by your Sales Manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently.
  • Provide insight and value to executive management to shape the future of our organization.

Qualifications

  • Goal oriented, a strong work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
  • Previous sales experience. A history of success with customers and a proven ability to develop and grow revenue.
  • Knowledge and experience with digital media.
  • The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate, and enthusiastic, and work with urgency to meet deadlines.
  • Accomplished at prospecting and qualifying.
  • Ability to engage clients quickly and develop rapport, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Associates/Bachelor’s business/marketing-related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle required.

Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Base Salary plus Uncapped Commission
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly contests
  • 3 weeks of Vacation Time
  • Company provided Laptop
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • High Energy Work Environment
  • Opportunity for Upward Mobility
  • The growth opportunity is great.  TSM is a fast growing public company offering unlimited earning potential to our managers and salespeople.

About Us

Townsquare is a radio, digital media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the premier local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Our assets include 320 radio stations and more than 330+ local websites in 67 U.S. markets, a digital marketing solutions company (Townsquare Interactive), a proprietary digital programmatic advertising platform (Townsquare Ignite) and approximately 200 live events with over one million attendees each year. Our brands include local media assets such as WYRKKLAQK2 and NJ101.5; iconic regional and national events such as the Taste of Country Music FestivalWE FestCountry Jam, the Boise Music Festival, the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival and Taste of Fort Collins; and leading tastemaker music and entertainment websites such as XXLmag.comTasteofCountry.com and Loudwire.com.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Townsquare Media Broadcasting LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Townsquare Media Presque Isle
551 Main Street
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
(207) 769-6600
Q96.1 - WQHR
101.9 The Rock - WOZI
Big Country 96.9 - WBPW

For more information, please contact:Tom Preble, General Manager & Director of Sales at tom.preble@townsquaremedia.com