KSL Sports Partnerships Senior Account Executive

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Sports Partnership Sales Executive to own and grow sports advertising revenue across KSL’s full portfolio of sports media assets. This is a dedicated vertical sales role focused exclusively on sports, with the autonomy to prospect, pitch, and close C-suite decision-makers while building meaningful partnerships with professional, collegiate, and high school sports organizations throughout the market.

What You Will Do

Primary job duties will include revenue generation & new business development, partnership development & strategy, client management & activation, and reporting & forecasting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a seasoned seller who understands the sports landscape, thrives on new business development, and can craft integrated, multi-platform proposals that deliver measurable results for clients and sustainable revenue for KSL.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of media sales experience, with a demonstrated track record in sports-related advertising or sponsorship sales
• Proven success as a new-business hunter with a history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• Experience selling to and presenting at the C-suite / senior executive level
• Ability to develop and sell integrated, multi-platform campaigns across TV, radio, digital, and social
• Strong understanding of the professional, collegiate, and/or high school sports ecosystem
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and core business productivity tools
• Working knowledge of AI-powered tools and a willingness to leverage emerging technology to enhance sales effectiveness and client solutions
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and consultative selling skills
• Self-starter mentality — organized, accountable, and able to manage time and priorities independently in a hybrid work environment

Benefits

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration