Account Executive

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for growing revenue across NBCUniversal Local OTT and digital platforms, including Peacock TV, NBC / Telemundo Full Episode Player, and Linear TV including Telemundo and Telexitos. The AE will develop an understanding of our ad products, leverage tentpole events like the Olympics, Super Bowl, and World Cup, and have solid consultative selling skills to be able to best develop solutions to meet client needs. New business, revenue closure, account relationship building, customer satisfaction, and product implementation success are key responsibilities. This sales role is focused on delivering quarterly results and meeting individual budget requirements for linear and non-linear platforms, with a focus on Sacramento, California.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:
• Own, manage, and develop relationships with clients, agencies and advertisers through day-day interaction
• Demonstrate a commitment to consultative sales in services of client goals and revenue attainment
• Work at the national level with clients ranging in sizes (e.g., large holding companies, medium & small regional advertising, and regional clients)
• Generate and increase revenue from an established account list to meet and exceed quarterly & annual revenue goals
• Embrace, understand, target, pitch and secure integrated marketing, and non-linear platforms to meet revenue goals
• Create customized solutions for clients that will demonstrate the power of the NBCUniversal Local, NBC & Telemundo Stations Group and NBC Regional Sports Networks.
• Ascertain and market to previously untapped, emerging and traditional brands and businesses to drive revenue through negotiating and selling the value and benefit of TV, OTT/CTV, digital, out-of-home and all other multi-marketing platforms
• Develop growth revenue by focusing on ''conversion'' targets from competitive media including radio, print, digital, out of home, cable, events, etc.
• Organize management of a business opportunity pipeline and sharp revenue forecasting
• Properly manage multi-market role volume and engage key stakeholders appropriately
• Effectively present sales proposal and sales pitches to internal and external clients

Qualifications
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in media sales and/or marketing roles with a successful track record of generating increased sales
• Knowledge of media research and measurement products
• Proven success selling non-linear AD solutions including OTT/CTV
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule and be available some evening hours as needed for client events
• Excellent computer skills with MS programs: Excel, PPT, Word and ability to create innovative presentation decks with expertise

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from client meetings
• Must be willing to work at the Sacramento station
• Must accept Solutions, NBCUniversal's Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Qualifications
• Agency, television, production, creative marketing and/or other brand entertainment experience is preferred
• Solutions-oriented thinker with the ability to quickly understand and assess opportunities and/or problems and be able to respond with creative ideas and solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Adept at prospecting, generating proposals and closing the sale
• Perceptive, insightful and intuitive abilities
• Ability to creatively analyze and react to a variety of sales challenges
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized and focused
• Broad based knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms
• Innovative approach to a changing marketplace
• Enthusiastic and positive team player within the organization
• Competitive with a desire to win
• Self-starter and motivator who can thrive in both corporate and start-up environments

Additional Information

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000 - $95,000

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