Director, Brand Partnerships - Nbcu Local

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
The Director of Brand Partnerships role will engage with client brands in the design and delivery of campaigns across the full portfolio of media assets: NBC Chicago, Telemundo, Spot-On/Peacock, social, and the Midwest Region. This individual will be charged with leading the strategic design and deployment of new business solutions & advertiser programs utilizing NBC's premium cross-platform programs and capabilities. This role will collaborate & communicate with the organization's internal stakeholders (news, sports, digital, research, marketing & programming) in the creation of strategic partnership strategies and tactical plans designed to grow tradition and non-traditional revenue. This role will also work closely with leadership on developing and implementing sponsored Community & Cause Marketing platforms as a part of our go-to-market strategy. The induvial will oversee a core team of advertising sales executives and manage them to meet/exceed targeted goals. This role will report directly to the SVP of Sales.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the ad sales business
• Proven track record of developing new business, non-traditional revenue, and sponsorship.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to partner with internal/external senior-level management
• Outstanding reputation/relationships across the industry, including; Brand Executives, Cable & Broadcast, Advertisers, Agencies, Digital, Research & Data Firms
• Analytic and decisive decision-maker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passionate communicator with strong public speaking skills; Passion, humility, integrity, self-directed, positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and mission-driven
Eligibility Requirements
• External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics:
• Strategic, consultative, client direct sales experience
• Conceptual individual who can champion ideas and best practices into strategic marketing programs to develop incremental revenue
• Experience in partnering with C-Suite; CEO's CMOs, COO's , Brand Managers, Marketing Executives & Senior Agency Policy Setters
• Creative problem solver with solutions based sales experience
• History of high performance and achievement in closing business and increasing market share
• Proactive, well organized self-starter with strong project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlines
• Ability to manage many relationships at once
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: $175,000 - $230,000 (SIC eligible)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b9717-216-73-216-145-42 in your application.