Hybrid Digital Sports Account Executive — Midwest Growth

Playfly Sports; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking a Digital Account Executive in Chicago to drive revenue for Playfly Media’s digital assets. The role focuses on consultative selling, building agency relationships, and closing digital revenue beyond Linear TV buys.

You will communicate the value of video, programmatic, social, branded content, and display offerings, crafting customized solutions that meet client goals. The position is hybrid in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of digital, sales and/or agency experience in advertising.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational, presentation, public speaking and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze sales data (CPM, impressions, site metrics).
• Tech-savvy with aptitude for learning new platforms.
• Proven ability to build internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Pursue, cultivate, and grow business relationships with key agency and client decision makers in the Midwest.
• Prospect new business and help develop net new Playfly Media accounts.
• Understand Playfly’s digital offerings to tailor client solutions and maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with Sales, Insights, Marketing, and other internal teams to present opportunities.
• Serve as a Digital subject matter expert for the Chicago/Detroit Media team and partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Playfly Sports is seeking a Digital Account Executive in Chicago to drive revenue for Playfly Media’s digital assets. The role focuses on consultative selling, building agency relationships, and closing digital revenue beyond Linear TV buys.

You will communicate the value of video, programmatic, social, branded content, and display offerings, crafting customized solutions that meet client goals. The position is hybrid in Chicago, IL.