ESPN Chicago Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)
(Chicago, IL)
Are you a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who is naturally curious, and confident? ESPN 1000 is seeking an experienced marketer who enjoys selling to join our team to help drive revenue and create customized, long-term solutions for potential advertising partners. Chicago, one of the largest, most talked about sports cities in the country, is frequently on the national stage, bringing local and national content daily. ESPN Chicago is one of Good Karma Brands’ (GKB) top 3 largest markets, and now we are looking for an experienced and passionate Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) to continue to lead us into the future.
The Role of a Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)
The primary role of the Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) is to develop long-term relationships with area businesses and agency partners by creating and selling successful, customized marketing solutions to local companies utilizing the ESPN 1000 brand. Account Executives are hungry to learn and gritty and are responsible for account development, including prospecting new business and account retention. This will require a strategic marketing mind with a thorough knowledge of the market and ESPN Chicago’s audio and event assets as the solutions/services including ESPN 1000 and signature events.
Daily Tasks of a Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)
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Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities
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Develop long lasting relationships with area businesses and decision makers to help them reach their goals
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Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN Chicago’s assets and create successful, customized marketing solutions including social media, digital marketing, audio and events
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Continually educate yourself on media and new trends in the industry we serve as well as our advertising partners
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Network with local businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market by being a marketing resource for them and their businesses
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Ability to uncover marketing objectives and create solutions to solve those objectives
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Ability to sell at all levels including C-Level positions
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Other assigned tasks
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Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Listen, Follow Through and Teamwork
Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications
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3+ years of recent and continuous media sales experience and a passion for sales and service
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Strong network and relationships within the Chicago community
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Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
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Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
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Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Excellent written and verbal skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
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Willingness to accept and provide feedback
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Familiarity in CRM tool such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel
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With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license
Hours/Salary/Benefits
This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 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 have the opportunity to 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 your resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than July 17, 2024. All are encouraged to apply.
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 and 101.7 The Truth 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 550 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.
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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.