ESPN LA Digital Account Executive
About The Position
ESPN LA is searching for our next high performing Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) to join our sales team. This individual will help us drive revenue and create customized solutions for potential advertising partners. Los Angeles, one of the largest, most talked about sports cities in the country, is frequently on the national stage, bringing local and national content daily. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Marketing Consultant that can help us continue to build and support the brands and assets within this exceptional market. The Role of an ESPN Digital Marketing Consultant: The primary role of the ESPN Digital Account Executive (Marketing Consultant) is to develop long-term relationships with area/regional businesses by creating and selling successful, customized digital marketing solutions to local/regional companies utilizing ESPN.com, the ESPN App, Digital Video and ESPN Live Stream OTT. ESPN Digital Account Executives (Marketing Consultants) are responsible for account development, including prospecting new business and account retention and growth of existing partners. This will require a thorough knowledge of the market and of ESPN’s digital assets as the solutions/services we provide. GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here .
Requirements
- Previous sales experience
- Digital and digital video knowledge and experience
- Passion for sales and service
- Goal oriented and creative self-starter
- Demonstrated success in reaching and exceeding your goals with business owners, CEO's, general managers, etc. in local companies, as well as advertising agencies
- Solution oriented work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities
- Develop relationships with area/regional businesses and decision makers
- Create successful, customized marketing solutions utilizing our ESPN Digital assets targeted locally/regionally
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN digital assets
- Continually educate yourself on digital media and new trends in the industry
- New business account development
- Network with local/regional businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market
- Ability to uncover marketing objectives and create solutions to solve those objectives
- Ability to sell at all levels including C-Level positions
- Be proactive in creating and finding solutions to daily challenges throughout the office and GKB
- Leverage AI tools and technologies to support daily workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance productivity, efficiency, and collaboration. Continuously learn and apply AI responsibly in your work to drive innovation and productivity gains aligned with GKB priorities.
- 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
Benefits
- This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
