Partnership Development Specialist

Partnership Development Specialist

Milwaukee, WI

Are you ready to be at the forefront of Good Karma Brands and help our sales team companywide start partnerships with businesses across the nation? Good Karma Brands is looking for a Partnership Development Specialist to join our Home Office team, based in Milwaukee, WI, who thrives off a results-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have a sales-minded attitude, while having a friendly and upbeat personality to set new business meetings for the GKB/ESPN Sales Teams through new business outreaches by researching businesses, utilizing sales tools, e-mail, and outbound calling.

Daily Tasks of a Partnership Development Specialist 

• Set meetings with marketing decision makers via outbound calling (cold calling), emailing, social media, and other forms of outreach
• Research leads to have a thorough understanding of businesses, their locations, and their potential fit with GKB’s solutions/services prior to initial outreach via cold calling 
• Input meetings on calendars of appropriate Sales Team Members (and potential partner’s calendar) with relevant details
• Make notes on partners/decision makers in Salesforce
• Establish value by providing GKB or industry specific information/research to potential partners that can help in obtaining appointments 
• Measuring Success 
  1. Number of first meetings scheduled
  2. Percentage of outreach that leads to new business meetings
  3. Initial partnership investment
  4. Lifetime investment by partner 
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Listen, Follow Through and Teamwork  

Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications

• Passion for sales and service
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
• Persistent and driven to succeed even when faced with adversity
• Ability to think outside of the box 
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback
• Solution oriented work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license 

Hours/Salary/Benefits

This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends. 

Opportunity for Growth

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

How to Apply: 

Apply by submitting resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers. All are encouraged to apply

About Good Karma Brands:

Good Karma Brands, LLC (GKB) is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of sports and local news to build brands through radio, digital, events, and TV assets. Radio assets include eight ESPN affiliated radio stations in Beaver Dam, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Madison, Milwaukee, New York City, and West Palm Beach, Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV, powered by Daily Dodge in Beaver Dam, Wis. In partnership with ESPN, GKB also offers local marketing partners geo-targeted advertising on ESPN’s digital platforms. In addition to its radio assets, GKB boasts premium brands, including the Tundra Trio hospitality houses in Green Bay, Wis., and the organization executes all Florida-based bowl games, including the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl and others. For more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com. 

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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all.  We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought.  We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.