Corporate Development Sales Manager

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS and classical radio stations, continues to expand its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service to 22 counties in Northeast Ohio. As part of that expansion, Ideastream seeks a collaborative and organized professional to serve as Corporate Development Sales Manager. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation and Corporate Support, the Corporate Development Sales Manager is responsible for managing a team of Account Executives and a Coordinator who secure revenue from local businesses, corporations, community organizations, and advertising agencies through sponsorship of Ideastream’s radio, television, and digital platforms. In this role, you will support the Account Executives growth with existing clients as well as generate new clients. The Corporate Development Sales Manager is also responsible for the budgeting, management, and strategy behind meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and yearly departmental goals with a focus on growing new business for the Corporate Sales Team.

Qualified candidates will have five to seven years of experience managing a dynamic performance-based account team in a broadcast, non-profit, business to business, professional services, or purpose driven organizational environment and a Bachelor’s degree, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. The salary for this position begins at $85,000 and includes opportunities for performance goal bonuses and is commensurate with experience. A valid Ohio drivers’ license and a reliable vehicle are required for this position. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy, and much more.

Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is one of our core values, wherein we seek and incorporate the myriad diverse perspectives and lived experiences of our users, staff, board, and communities into all aspects of our work. While we don’t have all the answers to DEIB, we are making improvements through staff engagement, leadership training and recruitment efforts. We hope you join us on our journey and contribute to our efforts moving forward.