Executive Sports Sales Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Digital Account Executive - Sports

Department: Sales

Reporting To: Senior Vice President, Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Transparency: $120,000.00/Yr. - $250,000.00/Yr.

Location(s): Chicago I.L.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is base salary plus unlimited commission: $120,000.00/Yr. - $250,000.00/Yr.

Salary determination: Based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, location, internal and external equity.

Benefits: Audacy offers employees who are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k), student loan payment assistance, legal assistance, life assistance, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

Audacy isn't just a media company - we're where sports fans show up every day. From premium sports podcasts and streaming audio to digital video and creator-led content, Audacy connects brands with some of the most passionate and engaged audiences in media.

We're looking for a hungry, high-performing Digital Account Executive to join our Chicago team. If you know how to close digital business, are passionate about sports, and want to combine your relationships with the scale, content, and reach of Audacy's nationwide footprint, this is your next big move. You will focus on driving revenue through Audacy's portfolio of sports podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, and performance marketing solutions while helping brands connect with fans wherever they consume content.

• Build the Pipeline: Attack the market. Prospect, develop, and close new business relationships with local, regional, and national brands looking to connect with passionate sports fans.
• Sell the Passion of Sports: Leverage Audacy's premium sports podcasts, streaming audio, digital video, and creator-led content to put brands at the center of the conversations fans live for.
• Create Winning Game Plans: Build customized, multi‑platform campaigns that combine podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, OTT/CTV, paid social, programmatic, and audience targeting solutions designed to deliver results.
• Own the Entire Season: From the first call to the signed contract, quarterback the sales process, manage your pipeline, and drive opportunities across the goal line.
• Put Points on the Board: Consistently exceed revenue goals, grow your book of business, and establish yourself as a top performer in one of the fastest‑growing segments of media.

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• A Proven Closer: 5+ years of success in digital advertising, media sales, sports marketing, podcasting, or performance marketing with a track record of exceeding goals.
• Digitally Fluent: Understand digital media, audience targeting, attribution, and performance‑driven marketing solutions.
• Sports Obsessed: Follow sports, understand fan passion, and recognize the value premium sports content creates for advertisers.
• A Strategic Thinker: Solve business problems and deliver measurable outcomes rather than selling products.
• A Hunter: Thrive on prospecting, opening doors, creating opportunities, and winning new business.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, are required.

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus aggressive commission opportunities built for top performers.
• National Scale: Access to Audacy's nationwide sports footprint, premium podcast network, streaming platforms, and digital inventory.
• Premium Sports Content: Represent influential sports podcasts, personalities, and fan communities across the country.
• The Ultimate Toolkit: Sell podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, OTT/CTV, social, search, and programmatic solutions from one trusted partner.

Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected class under applicable law. Audacy complies with all applicable laws and regulations and provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.