Account Executive, CHGO
We are looking for a dynamic Account Executive for an individual contributor role, responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new revenue opportunities.
This individual will sell across the CHGO network, tapping into a diverse set of media, sponsorship, content, experiential, and social assets.
Primary responsibilities:
- Identify, develop and close new revenue opportunities with advertisers and agencies in the Chicago market; You will be carrying a number
- Establish and nurture deep relationships with key decision makers in media, sponsorship, and advertising positions
- Understand the full extent of CHGO and ALLCITY Network’s media portfolio offerings in relation to the broader sports media market to be a best-in-class problem solver for our partners
- Create curated media plans and proposals in response to brands’ individual business goals and defined media KPIs; Consistently refine market narrative as necessary to best position CHGO for wins
- Manage personal pipeline within an up-to-date CRM to accurately project quarterly and annual revenue goals
- Work internally with production, beat leaders, social and content teams to develop multifaceted campaigns that will drive success for brands
This is the right job for you, if:
● You hustle → We are in rapid growth stage; The pace is fast, the environment is constantly changing, and we expect a lot of each other
● You want to grow → You will be pushed, but supported; You will have the opportunity to grow as a revenue leader
● You know media → 3+ years of experience in digital and local sports media sales; Podcast, video, a plus
● You know people → An extensive existing network of client and agency contacts, particularly at the local level
● You like being a part of a team → We’re building the next big thing together with a culture that values ingenuity, action, communication, and a shared love of sports
● You are creative → Knowledge and comfort with cross-channel advertising products, direct and affiliate marketing partnerships, and a variety of platforms will allow you to structure creative deals
● You are proactive → We run lean and make decisions quickly; It’s on you to find problems and solve them
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
● Health insurance
● Dental insurance
● Vision Insurance
● Life insurance
● Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Salary plus Commission
Work Location: Chicago, IL
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
