What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSM Direct Path to Market Manager position at Seven Mountains Media?
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.
What You'll Do (As GSM & Market Manager-in-Training)
- Inspire and Coach: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing multi-media
marketing strategists.
- Drive Revenue Growth: Develop innovative, integrated audio and digital
partners.
- Immerse in the Operation: Work closely with all internal
understand the full scope of our business.
- Prepare for Transition: Actively shadow and collaborate with the retiring
responsibilities, ensuring you are ready to take the reins within the year.
Does the following describe you?
- A proven sales leader with a track record of driving growth in broadcast media,
- An energetic, creative thinker who connects with candidates and team
- A strategic decision-maker who values community impact and thrives in a
- A coach who leads by example, hits the streets every day modeling the
- Ready, willing, and excited to transition into full executive market leadership
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
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
Salary : $65,000 - $100,000