Sales Manager of The Week

Roger Vestal tells Radio Ink he got into radio as a child. The 25-year vet is now working for Forever Communications where he oversees 4 stations. Here's his story and why he was chosen as Radio Ink's Sales Manager of The Week. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

One of John Griffo's AE's tells Radio Ink, "Griffo makes you want to be as great as you possibly can. His style reaches deep into your soul and motivates your every fiber." Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Marcus Jaeger, owner of Heart of Wisconsin Media says his Sales Manager Steph Schmid was hired just before the pandemic by previous owners and received no training. Jaeger says Schmid rolled up her sleeves and went to work, calling her fearless and ready to take on all challenges. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Salem General Manager Nic Anderson says Mike Murphy is the glue that holds many departments together at his radio station. "He's a coach, mentor, counselor, idea generator, and connoisseur of dad jokes. I’m blessed to have him on our team.” Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

To say 2020 was an interesting year for Saga's Christie Mathews would be quite an understatement. As if dealing with the revenue crippling COVID at the stations she leads at the Jonesboro Radio Group wasn't enough, her world was shattered when she received a cancer diagnosis. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Beasley Market Manager Joe Bell says Marta DeLisi rocks as the General Sales Manager for WJBR in Wilmington. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Cromwell Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon says Shawn Fort has natural talent, expertise, a focus on customer needs, and a keen understanding of the relationship between sales and programming. But, Gwiazdon says, it's Shawn's servant leadership style that makes him a standout sales manager. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Nothing says you are doing a great job as a manager better than when you hear it from the people you supervise. Our Sales Manager of the week, Krol Communications' Rich Renko, was nominated by one of his salespeople who told Radio Ink "Rich is a rock star when we bring him with us on meetings." You don't hear that from many sellers. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Amy Freeman, GSM for Audacy Miami is Radio Ink's first Sales Manager of The Week. Amy started her career in her home town of Kansas City after graduating from the University of Kansas. She's worked in San Diego, Cincinnati, L.A. now Audacy in Miami.

Radio Woodstock GM Joel Simon tells Radio Ink Marisa Perez-Rogers exemplifies leadership. "She's unselfish, puts her team first, and provides ideas, support and a sense of pride to the radio station and our clients."  Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.