Account Executive: Digital Sports Marketing Sales Representative

May 28, 2026

DBL Down Media, the company behind The Next Round, is looking for a motivated, outgoing Digital Sports Marketing Sales Representative to join our growing team in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Next Round is one of the Southeast's fastest-growing daily live sports talk platforms. Hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown, Lance Taylor, and the team, The Next Round delivers bold, unfiltered analysis on SEC football, college football, the NFL, and more to a highly engaged audience of passionate sports fans.

This is a full-time, entry-level opportunity for someone who loves sports, enjoys building relationships, and wants to launch a career in sports media sales and digital advertising.

ABOUT DBL DOWN MEDIA

DBL Down Media combines daily live video, on-demand podcasting, events, and full-funnel digital marketing solutions to help brands connect authentically with sports audiences.

Through The Next Round and our digital marketing services, we help local, regional, and national brands reach passionate fans through sponsorships, podcast integrations, live events, social media campaigns, video, audio, OTT, CTV, display, PPC, SEO, and more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Entry-Level Digital Sports Marketing Sales Representative, you will sell sponsorships for The Next Round shows, live events, and comprehensive digital marketing campaigns. You will work directly with brands to create high-ROI advertising and sponsorship opportunities in the sports media space.

This role is ideal for someone who is coachable, competitive, comfortable talking with business owners and marketing teams, and excited to learn the digital advertising side of sports media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prospect and develop new business relationships with potential sponsors and advertisers.
• Sell show sponsorships, podcast integrations, live event sponsorships, and custom digital marketing campaigns.
• Present multi-platform packages that may include Social Mirror, Meta, OTT, CTV, Display, PPC, SEO, video, audio, and more.
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with content, production, and digital teams to create customized proposals.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Stay current on sports industry trends, especially SEC and college football, to speak knowledgeably with clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Passion for sports, especially college football, the SEC, and the NFL.
• 0-2 years of sales experience. This is an entry-level role, and training will be provided.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivation, competitive drive, and a willingness to pursue new business.
• Comfort with technology and interest in learning advertising platforms.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, marketing, communications, sports management, or a related field, but not required.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Birmingham, Alabama area.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive training in sports media sales and digital advertising.
• Opportunity to work with a high-profile, rapidly growing sports brand.
• Fun, fast-paced environment with tickets and access to live events.
• Health benefits, paid time off, and growth opportunities.