Manager, Sales Strategy - NBC Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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

As The Manager, Sales Strategy - NBC Sports, you will demonstrate a passion for sports media and video content (linear and digital). You must possess a strong analytical background (quantitative and qualitative) and the ability to successfully communicate behavioral and altitudinal insights verbally and in a visually compelling format. You will be responsible for the development of insightful and actionable sales strategy, positioning, and reporting in support of the NBC Sports Ad Sales team.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in the creation of detailed analyses, reports, presentations, and marketing/sales materials covering NBCU’s Sports properties
• Assist in bid modeling for future sports rights negotiations
• Monitor trends in sports media and sponsorship space (TV rights fees; multi-platform marketing and consumption; marketplace consolidation; etc.) across trades, publications, and other industry sources
• Build and manage multi-dimensional reporting for senior leadership, outlining pacing towards financial goals and opportunities to grow revenue
• Collaborate across NBCU to effectively position various NBC Sports properties and develop ROI analysis, communicating the value of NBC Sports ad environment
• Work with senior leadership on vertical sales priorities management including organizing sponsorship sales, information gathering, coordination of deal tracking and internal communications across divisions
• Research agency and client information in conjunction with NBCU internal resource teams
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of the NBCU portfolio, specifically NBC Sports properties
• Be at the forefront of supporting the strategic development of NBC Sports sales’ go to market strategy
• Assist in the training and professional development of future interns

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in advertising sales, media strategy, and/or agency planning/strategy
• Strategic thinker with a strong interest in sports, advertising, & television/digital with the ability to turn insights into actionable strategies
• Proven project management and time management skills –  ability to manage multiple projects with and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and organizational objectives
• Attention to detail and strong analytical background
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Marketing/Advertising, Economics/Finance, or Media

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY in a hybrid capacity. Tuesday through Thursday on-site, Monday and Friday remote
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to multi-task; a strategic, critical thinker with an analytical, creative, and innovative mindset and a deep interest in sports media & advertising
• Detail-oriented, resourceful & self-motivated. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects and requests from numerous stakeholders
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients. Feel comfortable communicating both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization
• Comfortable working with qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong analytical and creative skills
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