Job Title: One KSE Media & Digital Strategist
Department: KSE MEDIA/Radio
Business Unit: G&A Sales
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Reports To: SVP & GM, Radio
Employment Type: Full Time/ – Salaried – Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), the Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and Skycam.
Nature of Work:
Identify and drive digital, local and national sales strategies for KSE Radio to achieve, then exceed revenue and share goals while balancing overall station revenue and share goals with the General Sales Managers.
Examples of work performed:
- Develop strong client relationships through in-person meetings, sales presentations and client entertainment both in the market as well as travel to key national offices
- Maintain exceptional knowledge of the Denver market to identify key strategies, emerging categories and new client prospects in order to increase overall station revenue
- Provide constant and updates information and account strategy to digital sales, national sales and local sales team
- Handle all political candidate business for all stations
- Conduct national monthly sales meetings with significant Christal office(s)
- Create and send a bi-weekly station/cluster update to all national offices
- Timely handling of pre-empts and makegoods
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions
Qualifications:
- Minimum
- High School or GED
- Minimum of 1-2 years sales experience required – preferably in online advertising, direct marketing, sports sponsorship or other local media but will consider all sales backgrounds
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
- Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field
- Media sales experience and knowledge of market demographics is a plus.
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven digital knowledge and client relationships
- Strong communication and negotiation tactics
- Collaboration with KSE Radio, Townsquare Ignite and Christal sales leadership teams, national reps and Local Sales, along with other station departments and customers
- Must have the ability to develop creative campaigns focused on meeting client needs
- Strategic thinker with proven consulting and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to sell at all decision-making levels.
- Self-motivated team player that can exceed goals and revenue expectations.
- Flexible, and able to quickly adapt to new situations with positive attitude and a great sense of humor
- Excellent knowledge and command of Excel & Power Point
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with acute attention to detail.
- Track record of exceeding goals in sales with the ability to develop new business.
- Provide exceptional customer service to our clients
- Continually build upon knowledge of industry trends, opportunities and innovations
Compensation:
- Base wage range $52,500 annually plus commissions
Benefits include:
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
All applicants for employment at KSE may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
