Account Executive

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: G&A Sales

Business Unit: Radio

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Manager, General Sales

Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried – Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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.

The Account Executive reports to the General Sales Manager. KSE Radio Account Executives are fearless self‑starters with a strong knowledge of the local marketplace and pulse on consumer trends. They have an expert ability to uncover new business opportunities and grow existing clients. By connecting local brands to their desired customers, they exceed their sales quotas by customizing marketing solutions using a robust suite of radio audience segments, digital extensions, and event sponsor ships.

Account Executives that excel are strategic thinkers with a consultative approach to the sales process, who are also able to maintain focus and thrive in a high‑performance driven, fast‑paced environment.

• Develop and cultivate leads using self‑acquired sources, as well as use all assets and resources available
• Set up face‑to‑face and phone meetings with media/marketing decision makers
• Create marketing solutions that are mutually beneficial for the client and KSE Radio
• Close business and execute the client campaign as agreed upon
• Develop meaningful relationships with advertising partners and clients, leading to recurring and incremental revenue
• Strategically construct proposals/contracts within selling guidelines
• Communicate ongoing contact/sales activities to sales management team
• Achieve individual quarterly and annual sales goals
• Provide exceptional customer service to our clients
• Continually build upon knowledge of industry trends, opportunities and innovations

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years sales experience
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation or ability to acquire and maintain it
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Preferred

• Sales experience in online advertising, direct marketing, sports sponsorship or other local media; will consider all sales backgrounds
• Media sales experience and knowledge of market demographics

• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with an acute attention to detail

• Base salary range $4,000 – $11,250 monthly for 6 months offset by commissions from accounts. After 6 months, draw against commissions.
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

• 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 plan/employer match

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development