Sports Account Executive, Scripps Sports-West Palm Beach, FL

Turn your passion for sports into a rewarding career! Join Scripps Sports in West Palm Beach, FL as a Sports Account Executive. In this hybrid role, you'll develop and sell innovative advertising and sponsorship solutions across our sports properties, connecting brands with passionate fans through multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Independently prospect regional and national accounts to create and sell sponsorship/advertising solutions utilizing our acquired league and team controlled sports inventory
• Develop customized multi-platform advertising packages that deliver measurable results
• Attend internal meetings to establish strategy and revenue goals and participate in weekly sports division meetings
• Serve as trusted advisor with clients, providing best-in-class customer service and creative partnership solutions
• Perform client services including media negotiations, presentation preparation and execution
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients at sporting events
• Collaborate with Scripps national or local AEs on key client sales calls for sports sponsorships

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related field required, or equivalent experience
• Generally 5+ years of sports-related experience required
• Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
• Travel required up to 25%

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Demonstrated record of success in a goal-oriented, highly accountable sales environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and customer relations software
• Working knowledge of various media sales platforms
• Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Ability to present and negotiate with confidence and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines in fast pace environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation abilities across all formats and audience sizes
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Highly self-motivated and goal focused approach

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

West Palm Beach offers an enviable South Florida lifestyle with year-round sunshine and tropical beauty. This vibrant city features stunning waterfront views, world-class golf courses, and pristine beaches just minutes away. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to professional teams including the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Florida Panthers, plus spring training facilities for multiple MLB teams. The area boasts a thriving arts scene centered around Clematis Street and the Kravis Center for Performing Arts, alongside exceptional shopping at CityPlace and Worth Avenue. With no state income tax, diverse dining options, and easy access to both natural beauty and urban amenities, West Palm Beach provides the perfect backdrop for both professional success and personal enjoyment.

Scripps offers a hybrid work option for this position.

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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.