Wtmj Account Executive

Newsradio 620 WTMJ Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)

(Milwaukee, WI)

Newsradio 620 WTMJ is seeking a Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) to join our sales team to help drive revenue and create customized solutions for potential advertising partners. Newsradio 620 WTMJ is an iconic brand known as “Wisconsin’s Radio Station”, dedicated to providing a resource for the local community, bringing breaking news, weather, sports and more to listeners each day. The station is centered around four pillars; local news, personalities, professional sports and community, and now we are looking for a Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) to help lead our team into the future.

The Role of a Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)

The primary role of the Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) is to develop long-term relationships with area businesses and agencies by creating & selling successful, customized marketing solutions to local companies utilizing the Newsradio 620 WTMJ brand. Marketing Consultant (Account Executive) are responsible for account development, including prospecting new businesses and account retention. This will require a thorough knowledge of the market and WTMJ’s assets as the solutions/services we provide.

Daily Tasks of an Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)

• Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities
• New business account development
• Develop relationships with area businesses and decision makers
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of WTMJ’s assets & create successful, customized marketing solutions
• Continually educate yourself on media (both audio & digital) and new trends in the industry
• Network with local businesses to expand your sphere of influence in the market
• Ability to uncover marketing objectives and create solutions to solve those objectives
• Ability to sell at all levels including C-Level positions
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver

Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ sales experience
• Passion for sales & service
• Strong network and relationships within the SE Wisconsin community
• Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback
• Familiarity in CRM tool such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Hours/Salary/Benefits

This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Opportunity for Growth

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers. All are encouraged to apply.

About Good Karma Brands:

As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.

For a full list of assets and more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com.

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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.