Senior Director, Technical Solutions

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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

The Senior Director of Technical Solutions will primarily be responsible for driving in-market usage of the NBCU ad product suite, bridging connective growth between Product and Ad Sales, and driving forward new solutions to change how media is planning, executed, and measured by large advertisers and agencies, ultimately supporting efforts to develop and implement a strong suite of solutions that combine data, activation, and outcomes. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will work closely with our Senior leaders & teams, clients and agencies, and internal/external product owners and solutions providers. Acting as the primary lead in-market with NBCU product solutions, this role will deliver tailored demonstrations, provide solutions to client challenges, and collaborate closely with sales, product management, and strategy teams.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Maintain a deep understanding of our products, industry trends, and competitive landscape to effectively communicate value propositions.
  • Act as the primary product solutions authority during the sales process, delivering compelling demonstrations and technical presentations customized to client requirements
  • Drive activation of advertising and data products by partnering with Planning, Ops, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful product launches from beta-testing to broad adoption by our largest advertisers
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities, understand clients' challenges, and provide tailored solutions that meet their business objectives.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Product, Strategy, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Technology to align on solutions prioritizing sustainable growth and client success
• Customer Engagement:
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the sales process and beyond.
  • Support post-sales activities to ensure a seamless transition and continued success for our customers.
• Strategy Development:
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve connection between sales and product processes and enhance customer engagement.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our offerings remain at the cutting edge.
  • Partner with the product owners to enhance and grow existing offerings
  • Work with 3rd Party solutions to commercialize and scale with agencies and advertisers
• Go-to-Market Strategy & Scaled Activation
  • Be a thought-leader for new opportunities, engaging with agencies, advertisers, and sales leads to realize full potential
  • Drive activation of ad products by partnering with Planning, Ops, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful product launches from beta-testing to broad