ESPN LA Account Executive

Good Karma Broadcasting,•Los Angeles, CA

10h•$75,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

ESPN LA is looking for a high-performing Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) to join one of the most unique sports marketing platforms in Los Angeles. As the radio home of some of LA’s most iconic teams and surrounded by nationally recognized ESPN talent and content, ESPN LA gives our Local Brands team the opportunity to connect businesses with passionate sports fans through compelling audio solutions, including live shows, original programming, on-air personalities and locally focused audio partnerships. We’re looking for an experienced sales professional who is passionate about helping businesses grow, building meaningful relationships, and creating customized marketing solutions in one of the most dynamic sports markets in the country. As an ESPN LA Marketing Consultant, you’ll serve as a trusted marketing partner to local and regional businesses. You’ll first understand each partner’s goals and objectives, then develop customized solutions that leverage the power and reach of the ESPN LA brand. From marquee personalities and iconic teams to original programming, promotional features, sponsorships and signature station events, you’ll have access to a distinctive collection of ESPN LA audio and local brand assets to help businesses grow.

Requirements

3-5 years previous sales experience and a passion for sales and service
Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong network and relationships within the LA community
Goal-oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
Passion to be part of a team and the ability to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
Willingness to accept and provide feedback
Hold a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities
Develop relationships with area and regional businesses and decision makers
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN LA’s assets and create successful, customized marketing solutions
Stay current on audio, media, and emerging industry trends
Network with local businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market
Uncover partner marketing objectives and challenges and create customized solutions at all organizational levels, including the C-suite
Be proactive in creating and finding solutions to daily challenges throughout the office and GKB
Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve new business outreach, partner research, campaign development, communication, and sales effectiveness while maintaining a high level of personalization and partner interaction
Other assigned tasks
Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Teamwork, Work Hard and Over Deliver