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.

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.

Stacie Dupuy got into radio after meeting an on air personality during a remote. "You never know how your life will change with just one interaction," Stacie told Radio Ink. She was in retail sales at the time and didn’t know a thing about radio or outside sales.

Cumulus L.A.Market Manager Drew Hayes tells Radio Ink that every day Debbie demonstrates her great leadership skills, creativity, commitment and humanity in leading the KABC sales team. Here's why Debbie Payne, from Cumulus in Los Angeles, is Radio Ink's Sales Manager of the Week,

Patty leads a group of successful sellers for Spanish Broadcasting System in South Florida. Her boss Carolina Patino says, "Patty's leadership style is focused on making sure she's a team player and works side by side with each AE in bringing out the best in them." 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.

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.

Flagler Broadcasting General Manager David Ayres says his Sales Manager Kirk Keller, "Has endless energy and he's everywhere in the community. It's relationship selling at its best." 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.