ESPN New York Digital Sales Manager

Good Karma Broadcasting,

3d • $250,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Good Karma Brands (GKB) is seeking an experienced and visionary Digital Sales Manager to lead our revenue strategy and execution across the New York area. This leadership position will oversee Digital Marketing Consultants in New York, driving revenue growth for ESPN Digital and our full digital portfolio, including NBA, March Madness, NESN/SNP, FanDuel Sports Network, and GKB Premium Sports. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, inspire high performance and cultivate relationships with key partners to deliver best-in-class advertising solutions.

 GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here [https://youtu.be/Q0vF_W7Q_cY].

Requirements

• 4+ years of sales experience, including at least 2+ years in digital sales leadership.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals and driving business development.
• Strong expertise in digital media sales, including digital video, OTT/CTV, and programmatic advertising.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and ability to use data for strategic sales decisions.
• Experience working with major advertising agencies and client-direct relationships.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while operating independently when needed.
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Previous sports marketing and media sales experience preferred.
• Understanding of programmatic DSPs and their role in campaign performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direct management to GKB’s Digital sellers in New York.
• Develop and execute innovative sales strategies that drive revenue across all digital platforms.
• Champion the ESPN Digital/Digital Video value proposition and represent GKB’s premium digital brands with authority.
• Mentor, coach, and develop digital sellers to deliver consistent, exceptional results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key advertisers, agencies, and high-value prospects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create integrated, market-leading sales opportunities.
• Anticipate challenges, identify growth opportunities, and implement solutions that deliver measurable impact.
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to support daily workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Continuously learn and apply AI responsibly in your work to drive innovation and productivity gains aligned with GKB priorities.
• Other assigned tasks
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork and Over Deliver

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k) Plan
• Dependent Care
• paid parental leave
• opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed