ESPN NY Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)

Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) 

(New York, NY) 

ESPN New York needs an experienced and top performing Marketing Consultant for our New York market. New York sports fans are passionate, fiercely loyal and dedicated to their teams, and ESPN New York delivers that energy right back to the fans and partners that support the station. ESPN New York is the official home of the NY Jets, NY Knicks, NY Rangers, and NY Islanders as well as The Michel Kay, Mike Greenburg, Dipietro and Rothy, and Bart and Hahn Shows.   98.7 ESPN NY Radio is a must listen to destination for New York sports fans. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Marketing Consultant to help lead us into the future. 

The Role of an Account Executive 

The primary role of the Marketing Consultant is to develop long-term relationships with area businesses by creating and selling successful, customized marketing solutions to local companies utilizing the ESPN New York brand. Marketing Consultants are responsible for account development, including prospecting new business and account retention. This will require a thorough knowledge of the market and ESPN New York’s audio, digital, and event assets.  

Daily Tasks 

• Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities 
• Develop relationships with area businesses and decision makers   
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN New York’s assets and create successful, customized marketing solutions 
• Continually educate yourself on media and new trends in the industry 
• Network with local 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 a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork, and Follow Through

Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications  

• Minimum of 3+ Years’ Sales Experience. Preferably sports media sales.
• Previous sales experience and a passion for sports,can sales and service 
• Strong network and relationships within the New York Community 
• Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit 
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability 
• Passion to be a 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 
• Familiarity in CRM tool such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel 
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license. Tri-State travel required.  

Hours/Salary/Benefits  

This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits to include health, dental, vision, 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. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.  

Opportunity for Growth 

Teammates can continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company. 

How to Apply:  

Apply by submitting resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers. All are encouraged to apply. 

About Good Karma Brands:  

Good Karma Brands, LLC (GKB) is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of sports and local news to build brands through radio, digital, events, and TV assets. Radio assets include seven ESPN affiliated radio stations in Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Madison, Milwaukee, New York City, and West Palm Beach, Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and two stations in Beaver Dam, Wis. In partnership with ESPN, GKB also offers local marketing partners geo-targeted advertising on ESPN’s digital platforms. In addition to its radio assets, GKB boasts a number of premium brands, including an events division that produces the Wisconsin Sports Awards, Tundra Trio hospitality houses in Green Bay, Wis., and all Florida-based bowl games, including the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl and others. For more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com.

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Good Karma Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity employment, development, and advancement to all current and potential teammates.