ESPN Network Partnership Success Manager

Good Karma Broadcasting,•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$50,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Good Karma Brands is looking for an ESPN Radio Network and Podcast Partnership Success Manager who thrives in a positive, fast-paced, in-office, team-based environment, strives to be proactive and follow through, is a fast learner, and is passionate about assisting our sales teams in coordinating relationships with our advertising partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for organization, an eagerness to dive into the sales world, and the adaptability to handle every day being a new adventure. 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.

Requirements

3+ years of partner facing experience either in sales or account management
Interest in sales, marketing, and leadership long-term
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI
Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Radio and Digital experience are a plus

Responsibilities

Function as the Internal Project Manager, driving both the pre-sale and post-sale process internally and externally with advertising partners
Serve as point of contact for all materials needed for execution of campaign. Support partnership maintenance
Gather assets and create post analysis
Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, operations, programming, and production
Work closely with the Marketing team to brainstorm on promotional elements for campaign and follow through on executional details
Own the assembly and execution of partner-facing campaigns by utilizing templates within DIGIDECK and PowerPoint, tailoring content to specific partner goals and objectives
Support process of ensuring partner satisfaction with implementing agency requests and maintaining contracted scheduled orders
Aid billing department with clearing discrepancies and collections
Help Account Executives prospect for new business opportunities and build our sales narrative and story
Understand both the radio and digital audio business, including podcasting, to help drive digital ad sales revenue streams
Think strategically and look for ways to improve the process of providing customer service
Leverage AI-powered tools to support daily workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance productivity across campaign execution, reporting, and internal collaboration
Cement yourself as a trusted advisor with Account Executives and partners and drive continued value of our products and services
Assist multiple Account Executives to support and drive our collected sales efforts
Operate in a high transparency accountability environment and maintain diligent use of Salesforce
Be proactive in creating and finding solutions to daily challenges throughout the office and GKB
Be expected to attend in-person occasional company trainings or internal meetings at GKB Home Office or other selected location
Other assigned sales tasks as determined by leadership and based on partnerships
Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork, and Follow Through

Benefits

health, dental and vision insurance
Life Insurance
STD
LTD
401(k) Plan
Dependent Care
paid parental leave
opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals

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