ESPN LA Account Executive

Good Karma Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dependent care benefits

Job summary

Good Karma Brands in Los Angeles seeks a Marketing Consultant to join ESPN LA as a trusted partner for local businesses, crafting customized audio marketing solutions that leverage ESPN LA’s assets and reach.

You will develop relationships, understand partner goals, and drive growth in a fast-paced market through proactive problem solving and strategic outreach.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience.
• Familiar with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong network and relationships within the LA community.
• Goal-oriented, self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Responsible and accountable; works well independently.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities.
• Develop relationships with area and regional businesses and decision makers.
• Maintain knowledge of ESPN LA assets and create customized marketing solutions.
• Stay current on audio, media, and industry trends.
• Network with local businesses to expand influence.
• Uncover marketing objectives and create solutions at all levels, including C-suite.
• Integrate AI tools to improve outreach, research, and campaign development.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

LA network

Entrepreneurial spirit

Time management

Written & verbal skills

Team player

Driver's license

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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.