Account Executive (sports)

Account Executive-Sports

Game On, Memphis! Join the Audacy ESPN Winning Team! Are you a sports fanatic and a sales champion? Audacy ESPN 92.9 is seeking a dynamic Sports Sales Pro to join our all-star team! If you're ready to combine your passion for sports with a rewarding career, this is your opportunity!

Why Audacy Is the Place to Be:

• Seriously Competitive Pay! Base salary + bonuses that reward your hard work.
• Time Off? On YOUR Terms! Flexible Time Off lets you take the time you need, when you need it.
• A Culture That Rocks! We're all about support, inclusivity, and pushing the boundaries of innovation.
• Amazing Benefits! We've got you covered with a comprehensive benefits package including health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do: Duties and Responsibilities (Your Game Plan):

• Drive Results! Exceed sales goals by developing and delivering innovative sponsorship packages that create win-win outcomes.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Identify and engage potential clients, showcasing the power of sports sponsorships and integrated marketing.
• Own the Sales Process: Manage the full sales cycle, from crafting engaging presentations to negotiating contracts and delivering comprehensive end-of-year reviews.
• Maximize Client Growth: Cultivate and expand your client portfolio, driving renewals and upselling opportunities.
• Be a Key Team Player: Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, partners, and athletic departments to foster strong, collaborative relationships.
• Stay Ahead of the Game: Remain at the forefront of sports sponsorship trends and adapt swiftly to industry shifts and emerging opportunities.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred: What Makes You the Perfect Teammate?

• Proven Sales Experience: 2+ years of sales success, demonstrating your drive and capability.
• Sports Marketing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to sell integrated sports marketing partnerships, including signage, radio, social, and digital elements.
• Negotiation Mastery: Exceptional negotiation skills, enabling you to influence key stakeholders and close deals.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding presentation, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Digital Savvy: Deep understanding of digital marketing strategies and tactics, including social, content, banners, mobile, retargeting, websites, and analytics.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Important Notes: Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country's largest markets, as well as one of the country's largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614.

Job Locations USA-TN-Memphis ID 2025-7654 Category Business Dev / Sales Type Full Time Employee