VP, General Manager

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Crain's Chicago Business Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Commercial Operations Leader to join our team at Crain's Chicago Business. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving revenue opportunities and operational and financial performance of the brand.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with key sales, editorial, and corporate leadership to position the organization for sustainable future growth.
  • Lead and run the sales and operations efforts across various brands within the group.
  • Collaborate with advertising strategy and marketing leadership to maximize revenue opportunities from existing and future products.
  • Identify, prioritize, and implement new product and revenue initiatives that add value for target audiences and marketing clients.
  • Work with sales leads to ensure business pipelines are robust and identify new areas of revenue growth for the brands.
  • Make decisions that best position the organization and its resources to achieve near-term and longer-term goals.
  • Ensure team is properly trained and educated on all new products, selling techniques, etc. to maximize revenue.
Requirements
  • Versatile, hands-on experience in managing and growing a digital or integrated media business with multiple revenue streams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a full P&L and a cross-functional organization.
  • General management skill set, gained through a functional background in ad sales, operations, and/or strategic business.
  • Broad knowledge and passion for the marketing industry; must be conversant with the current issues and trends facing leading marketers and media companies.
  • Success in working collaboratively with editors, media, strategy, and product staff.
  • A track record in hiring, coaching, and mentoring talented teams.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary range: $250,000 - $275,000.
  • Commission plan in addition to base salary.
  • Competitive benefits, including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
About Crain's Chicago Business

For more than 30 years, our sole mission has been to provide local business news and information to Chicago's most influential executives. In print, online, through in-person events, mobile, or video, we are Where the Who's Who Read What's What.

We are a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors.



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