Account Director, Sports Job at NBCUniversal in Los Angeles

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, NBC Olympics, 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

Work with the driven and highly motivated team supporting the NBC Sports Group as an integral part of the One Platform Ad Sales team at NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. As an Account Director, you will be responsible for revenue goals, which include growing existing business as well as developing new business.

• Generate demand and drive cross-platform revenue from new and existing accounts to meet and exceed annual sales goals
• Responsible for managing agencies & client relationships through day-to-day contact
• Develop monetizable, creative solutions for clients and ensure clients receive superior customer service
• Be fluent in NBC Sports Linear, Digital and Social opportunities, collaborating with One Platform & key internal counterparts to drive NBCU portfolio revenue
• Leverage audience targeting capabilities, streaming offerings and premium content to drive value for clients across full NBCU advertising ecosystem
• Own and nurture key relationships with senior leaders/business owners at clients and agencies to garner marketplace intel
• Gain understanding of constantly changing advertising/internet industries and business models
• Work closely with Account Manager and Planning from proposal to post-analysis
• Motivate and mentor support team by developing strong team alliance, creating a safe and inclusive workplace and prioritizing corp culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media sales experience, sports sales experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Travel and weekend, evening client entertainment is required for this role

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as client relation and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work and analyze numeric data, alternate from detailed work to client interaction seamlessly, and build/maintain relationships at the senior level
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner and own highly complicated and intricate media and marketing programs from start to finish across client and agency leads.
• Experience in structuring and selling multi-year deals a plus.
• Enthusiastic passion for Sports

Additional Requirements:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Monday and Friday virtual; Tuesday - Thursday on-site.

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: $95,000 - $170,000 + sales incentive commission eligible

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.