ESPN LA Play-by-Play Account Executive

Good Karma Broadcasting,•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$75,000 - $175,000

About The Position

ESPN LA is proud to be the home of the LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Kings, LA Angels and LAFC! We are looking for an ESPN LA Play-by-Play Marketing Consultant to drive revenue and create customized programs for our advertising partners. ESPN LA is looking for a passionate Play-by-Play Marketing Consultant to continue to lead us into the future. The primary role of a Play-by-Play Marketing Consultant is to be the local expert and develop long-term relationships with area businesses to drive revenue by offering customized solutions centered around everything LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Angels and LAFC. Play-by-Play 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 LA, LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Kings, LA Angels and LAFC 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

Passion for sales, sports, marketing and service
Goal oriented and creative self-starter, an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrated success in reaching and exceeding your goals with business owners, CEO's, general managers, etc. in local companies, as well as advertising agencies
Proven business acumen
With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Drive sponsorship revenue for KSPN AM/ESPN LA and the LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Kings, LA Angels and LAFC Play-by-Play Radio Network
Customize programs that focus on the needs and objectives of our advertising partners
Knowledge and experience with traffic driving retail promotions utilizing LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Kings, LA Angels and LAFC team marks/logos
Gameday entertainment and hospitality with current advertising partners and prospective advertising partners throughout the seasons of the LA Lakers, USC Trojans, LA Rams, LA Kings, LA Angels and LAFC. Plus other events where GKB has access.
Develop relationships with area businesses and decision maker
Responsible for new business account development
Network with local businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market
Other assigned tasks
Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork and Over Deliver