ESPN Milwaukee Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)
About the role
Good Karma Sports is seeking an experienced, results‑driven Marketing Consultant to join the ESPN Milwaukee sales team. The role focuses on developing new business, building long‑term relationships with advertising partners, and creating customized multi‑platform marketing solutions using ESPN Milwaukee and Good Karma Sports assets across audio, digital, social, video, live sports, and events.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities throughout the Milwaukee market and State of Wisconsin.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective partners while identifying opportunities for continued growth.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of ESPN Milwaukee and Good Karma Sports assets, audiences and marketing opportunities.
- Create customized, multi‑platform marketing solutions utilizing audio, digital, social, video, live sports, events and other ESPN Milwaukee and Good Karma Sports assets.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals that align marketing strategies with partner goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution and fulfillment of partner campaigns.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity and local market opportunities.
- Consistently work toward individual and team revenue goals through new business development and growth of existing partnerships.
- 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.
- Be a Good Karma Sports ambassador by adhering to core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork and Follow Through.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the Milwaukee market, sports media or advertising sales.
- Experience selling play‑by‑play/live sports and/or existing relationships with advertisers who target sports content preferred.
- Strong network and relationships within the Milwaukee business community.
- Goal‑oriented and creative self‑starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong follow‑through.
- Strong communication, organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Collaborative teammate who can work effectively as part of a team and independently, with a willingness to seek, accept and provide feedback.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, Microsoft Office and emerging technology.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Pay
This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary plus commission. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills and performance expectations.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability (STD), Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
- 401(k) Plan
- Dependent Care
- Paid parental leave and additional benefits
- Opportunities for compensation growth based on skills, responsibilities and performance
Schedule
The position will require some evenings and weekends for events and games.
Opportunity for Growth
Teammates can continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Sports, representing the company’s story and core values both inside and outside the workplace. Employees are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the organization.
About Good Karma Sports
Good Karma Sports is a sports media and marketing company that helps brands build meaningful connections with fans in and around the game. Combining national reach, regional expertise and deep local relationships, the company develops and executes multi‑platform strategies across audio, podcasts, video, digital, social, talent, live experiences and premium sports partnerships. For nearly 30 years, Good Karma has paired sports‑first expertise and trusted relationships with best‑in‑class execution to deliver results for brands, publishers, leagues, teams, communities and fans. Today, Good Karma Sports has more than 500 teammates across 12 offices nationwide and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal and USA TODAY.