The Opportunity:

A Unique Career Launchpad Are you a dynamic sales leader who is hungry for the next big step in your career? 7 Mountains Media is looking for an extraordinary General Sales Manager (GSM) for our Elmira, NY & Mansfield, PA cluster. But this isn't just a standard GSM role—this is a strategic execution of our long-term growth plan. Our current Market Manager has announced their semi-retirement within the next 12 months. We are not just hiring a sales manager; we are intentionally recruiting our future Market Manager. This position serves as a direct, clear stepping stone to the top leadership role in the Elmira/Mansfield market. The ideal candidate will step into the GSM role immediately, master our culture and sales operations, and prepare for a seamless transition into full market leadership. Our current Market Manager has announced their semi-retirement within the next 12 months. We are not just hiring a sales manager; we are intentionally recruiting our future Market Manager. This position serves as a direct, clear stepping stone to the top leadership role in the Elmira/Mansfield market. The ideal candidate will step into the GSM role immediately, master our culture and sales operations, and prepare for a seamless transition into full market leadership.

Who We Are:

The 7 Mountains Media Culture We don't do "boring." At 7 Mountains Media, we believe that creativity, passion, and local community connection are the lifeblood of media. We operate vibrant, influential local radio stations and cutting-edge digital platforms, helping local businesses solve problems and achieve their dreams. Our culture is built on transparency, intense collaboration, and celebrating wins together. We provide a fun, high-energy, and mission-driven environment where your growth is championed, and your ideas are given the room to run. We work hard, play hard, and care deeply about the communities we serve. Responsibilities What You'll Do (As GSM & Market Manager-in-Training)

Inspire and Coach:

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing multi-media sales team, elevating account executives into confident, consultative marketing strategists.

Drive Revenue Growth:

Develop innovative, integrated audio and digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable value to our local business partners. Immerse in the

Operation:

Work closely with all internal departments—programming, creative, digital, promotions, and traffic—to understand the full scope of our business. Prepare for

Transition:

Actively shadow and collaborate with the retiring Market Manager to absorb operational, financial, and compliance responsibilities, ensuring you are ready to take the reins within the year.

Qualifications Does the following describe you? A proven sales leader with a track record of driving growth in broadcast media, digital marketing and creative services or a related fast-paced industry. An energetic, creative thinker who connects with candidates and team members, inspiring them to achieve more than they thought possible. A strategic decision-maker who values community impact and thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. A coach who leads by example, hits the streets every day modeling the behavior that makes sales departments successful. Ready, willing, and excited to transition into full executive market leadership within 12 months.

Job Benefits Why You Want to Work Here If you are tired of corporate red tape and want to work for a growth-minded media company that values your individuality and ambition, this is your sign. We offer an unrivaled path for career progression, a supportive executive team, and a culture that makes you genuinely excited to come to work every day. We also have some pretty great benefits including: 401(k) match Paid days off for all major holidays Dental insurance Health insurance FSA Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Contacts Ready to Create Your Future? Don't just manage your career—create it. If you have the drive, the creativity, and the leadership pedigree to step into this role and scale up to Market Manager, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing why you are the perfect fit for this unique transitional leadership opportunity to: Kristin Cantrell Hiring Team Contact kristin@7mountainsmedia.com Contact email

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Media or radio experience?

Work Location:

In person