National Sales Director - NBC Philadelphia

Company Description

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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

NBC Local, Philadelphia is seeking a National Sales Director.  The position will be based in the Comcast Technology Center and will report into the Vice President of Sales. The National Sales Director will lead, motivate and inspire the national sales team to exceed revenue goals and assist the Local Sales Director with local sales when needed. Ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and be organized. Client engagement is a top priority. Candidates should also be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenges simultaneously and be excellent in broadcast sales negotiation. Also, candidate must be able to take initiative and make decisions without daily guidance.

• Develop best-in-class, content driven solutions for general programming, sports and entertainment environments.
• Cultivate and develop relationships with key agencies and brands.
• Assists in managing inventory and has input on pricing strategy.
• New business development with an emphasis on our digital platforms.
• Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue.
• Responsible for creating and executing a new business development plan for a defined regional territory.
• Weekly revenue forecasting that marks progress to quarterly and annual goals.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years minimum in Station/Sports/Sponsorship/Digital sales
• Clear understanding of the multi-media ecosystem, particularly digital platforms
• Bachelor's degree
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Travel required to NBC owned markets as well as Regional Agency/Clients
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available some evening hours as needed for client or station events
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics:

• Unquenchable desire