Erik Schmidt, VP Strategic Partnerships

Erik schmidt, vp strategic partnerships

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location of Erik Schmidt, VP Strategic PartnershipsColumbus, Ohio, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    I strive to provide the best marketing experience possible, wherever my partners need to be to find success.

  • Education

    • Westerville north high school

      1990 - 1994
    • University of kentucky

      1994 - 1999
      B.s. integrated strategic communications

      Activities and Societies: University of Kentucky Ad Club, Member - Sigma Nu Fraternity

  • Experience

    • Ron foth advertising

      Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
      Media buyer

      Responsible for rate negotiation, and purchasing of broadcast media on a national basis, for multiple clients in 22 U.S. markets. In charge of leveraging marketing dollars to secure added value promotion for clients.

    • Columbus radio group

      Mar 2000 - Dec 2023

      I manage all support functions essential to sales force productivity here at the Columbus Radio Group. These include planning, reporting, quota setting and management, sales process optimization, sales job design, sales training, sales program implementation, sales compensation design and administration, and recruiting and selection of sales force talent. I like to think that "no task is not my job". GSM in charge of overseeing sales operations of WSNY-FM Sunny 95, WVMX-FM MIX 107-9, and WNNP/WNND the new REWIND 103.5/104.3, in the Columbus OH DMA. LSM in charge of overseeing sales operations of WSNY-FM Sunny 95, WVMX-FM MIX 107-9, and WNNP/WNND the new REWIND 103.5/104.3, in the Columbus OH DMA. Responsible for the development and performance of Interactive sales within the company. Directs sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with the company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Account Managers. Responsible for day-to-day account management of company’s high-profile clientele, while also concentrating on new business development, and increasing current account’s expenditures. Assist in the creation of media marketing strategy for B2B and B2C clients, then craft multi-platform marketing campaigns to drive these strategies. Solely responsible for preparing and delivering sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell marketing campaigns using radio, event, interactive, and other grassroots platforms provided by the CRG.

      • Vice President / General Manager

        May 2018 - Dec 2023
      • Director of Sales

        Nov 2015 - May 2018
      • General Sales Manager

        Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
      • Local Sales Manager

        Feb 2010 - Jan 2013
      • Director of Interactive Sales

        Sept 2005 - Feb 2010
      • Sr. Account Manager

        Feb 2003 - Feb 2010
      • Account Manager

        Mar 2000 - Feb 2003
    • Smart 1 marketing

      Apr 2024 - now
      Vp of strategic partnerships
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The trade desk edge academy certified: executive program

      The trade desk
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Crmc - certified radio marketing consultant

      Radio advertising bureau
    • Crsm - certified radio sales management

      Radio advertising bureau
    • Cdmc - certified digital marketing consultant

      Radio advertising bureau
      Jul 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erik Schmidt, VP Strategic Partnerships
      2015 Top Workplace Award CEO Magazine
    • Awarded to Erik Schmidt, VP Strategic Partnerships
      2016 Top Workplace Award CEO Magazine
    • Awarded to Erik Schmidt, VP Strategic Partnerships
      2017 Top Workplace Award CEO Magazine