ESPN LA Account Executive

ESPN LA is looking for our next high-performing Marketing Consultant to join one of the most unique sports marketing platforms in Los Angeles. As the radio home of some of LA’s most iconic teams and surrounded by nationally recognized ESPN talent and content, ESPN LA gives our Local Brands team the opportunity to connect businesses with passionate sports fans through compelling audio solutions, including live shows, original programming, on-air personalities and locally focused audio partnerships.

We’re looking for an experienced sales professional who is passionate about helping businesses grow, building meaningful relationships, and creating customized marketing solutions in one of the most dynamic sports markets in the country.

As an ESPN LA Marketing Consultant, you’ll serve as a trusted marketing partner to local and regional businesses. You’ll first understand each partner’s goals and objectives, then develop customized solutions that leverage the power and reach of the ESPN LA brand. From marquee personalities and iconic teams to original programming, promotional features, sponsorships and signature station events, you’ll have access to a distinctive collection of ESPN LA audio and local brand assets to help businesses grow.

Career responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities

Develop relationships with area and regional businesses and decision makers

Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN LA’s assets and create successful, customized marketing solutions

Stay current on audio, media, and emerging industry trends

Network with local businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market

Uncover partner marketing objectives and challenges and create customized solutions at all organizational levels, including the C-suite

Be proactive in creating and finding solutions to daily challenges throughout the office and GKB

Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve new business outreach, partner research, campaign development, communication, and sales effectiveness while maintaining a high level of personalization and partner interaction

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

Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications:

3-5 years previous sales experience and a passion for sales and service

Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Strong network and relationships within the LA 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

With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Pay Transparency
The anticipated salary range for this California‑based position is $75,000 - $150,000 (base) plus commission/bonus. The salary rate is to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k); dependent care benefits; paid parental leave; and additional benefits. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work for events and games.

Opportunity for Growth
Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible for representing 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.

About Good Karma Brands:
As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 525 teammates and was recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.

For a full list of assets and more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com.

Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.

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