Account Executive – Sports Sales

Univision Television Group, Inc.

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New York, NY Until 10/2/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 3, 2026 Last posted August 3, 2026
Job description

TelevisaUnivision is the global leader in Spanish-language media, powering the most impactful connection to Hispanic audiences across streaming, digital, linear, audio, social, and live sports.

The Account Executive - Sports Sales plays a critical role on our high-performing Sports Advertising Sales team, driving revenue across a premium portfolio of live sports, tentpole events, and year-round programming. This role is responsible for accelerating growth across linear, streaming/CTV, and digital platforms through strategic, data-driven client partnerships. This role focuses on growing existing accounts while securing new business through strategic partnerships, with an emphasis on high-impact sports inventory, sponsorships, and branded content.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a results-driven seller who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about the evolving sports media landscape.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

  • Build and grow strategic relationships with key clients and agencies to drive revenue across live sports and cross-platform offerings
  • Develop and execute integrated sales strategies leveraging Linear, CTV/Streaming (OTT), Digital, Social, Audio, and Experiential assets
  • Prospect and close new business through existing relationships, industry networking, and targeted outreach
  • Create customized, insight-driven marketing solutions aligned to client KPIs (e.g., reach, engagement, attribution, performance)
  • Package premium sports inventory (live games, tentpoles, sponsorships) with branded content and cross-platform extensions
  • Own full sales lifecycle—from pipeline management and forecasting to deal execution and post-campaign analysis
  • Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets, with a focus on YoY growth
  • Ensure flawless campaign execution across all touchpoints (orders, trafficking, sponsorships, integrations, billing, and collections)
  • Partner cross-functionally with sales support, marketing, research, pricing, and operations to deliver best-in-class client outcomes
  • Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, account plans, and CRM documentation

YOU HAVE:

  • 5+ years media sales experience; sports and/or premium video preferred
  • Proven ability to exceed revenue goals and close $1MM+ deals.
  • Expertise in multi-platform sales (CTV/Streaming, Advanced TV, Digital, Linear)
  • Strong agency/client relationships (sports, entertainment, film a plus)
  • Experience with sponsorships, branded content, and custom integrations
  • Solid understanding of data, targeting, and measurement (attribution, outcomes)
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills
  • A thorough understanding of the sports marketplace, the players, and the levers that are moving the marketplace.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work from office in New York
  • Employment/education will be verified
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Flexibility to support a live sports calendar, including occasional non-traditional hours
  • Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, live events, and industry engagements

SALARY RANGE

Base Salary- $100,000 - 130,000 + Bonus + Benefits. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Drive revenue through multi-platform sports advertising sales and client relationships.

Job title

Account Executive – Sports Sales

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

media

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, with travel and occasional non-traditional hours

Salary

$100k–$130k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

media salesrelationship managementnegotiationsales strategiesCRM

Preferred skills

sports marketplace understandingsponsorshipsbranded contentdata measurement

Specializations

sportsdigitalstreamingmedia sales
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City