ESPN LA Play-by-Play Account Executive
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.
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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
