NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 in San Diego are seeking a driven and resourceful Sales Account Executive to generate revenue and cultivate relationships for our multiplatform properties. This role combines strategic business development creative problemsolving and consultative selling to address client needs across both linear OTT and digital platforms including highprofile tentpole events.
Responsibilities
- Meet and exceed revenue goals by effectively selling the NBC/Telemundo duopoly Peacock/OTT digital solutions and special event sponsorships (e.g. Olympics NFL Sunday Night Football World Cup).
- Drive new business while maintaining meaningful relationships with existing clients including top agency and Csuite stakeholders.
- Leverage a consultative approach by understanding each clients marketing objectives and developing customized proposals that align with our full suite of advertising products (onair digital streaming and experiential).
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales management marketing creative and support) to craft relevant highimpact campaigns and deliver measurable results.
- Proactively prospect through cold calls networking and outreach while maintaining accurate and timely documentation in tools such as Salesforce.
- Entertain and engage clients to nurture lasting partnerships which may include attendance at nonbusiness hour events.
- Stay informed about market trends competitive landscapes and research data (e.g. Nielsen Wide Orbit and more) to refine sales strategies and proposals.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum of 2 years in media advertising or related sales roles (broadcast OTT digital agency).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and comfortable learning new software and data tools.
- Valid drivers license and ability to work flexible hours including some evenings/weekends
- 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: $80000 $100000 (SIC eligible)
Desired Characteristics
- 3 years of broadcast/digital/OTT advertising experience with a track record of success.
- Knowledge of Nielsen audience data or other research tools.
- Skilled in business development from prospecting through closing.
- Strong background in digital media sales with the ability to articulate the benefits of multiplatform campaigns.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
- High Achievement Drive: Selfmotivated to exceed targets with minimal guidance.
- High Relational Drive (High EQ): Fosters strong relationships both internally and externally; actively listens and adapts.
- Strategic Thinker: Plans each client interaction in advance asks insightful questions and understands each clients business thoroughly.
- Creative Problem Solver: Finds innovative ways to position NBC/Telemundo advantages and deliver clientfocused solutions in a fastpaced environment.
- Adaptable and Collaborative Leader: Embraces change shares learnings and inspires teamwork across the organization.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: Balances multiple accounts seamlessly while ensuring accuracy in proposals documentation and followthrough.
- Strong Technical Skills: Comfortable leveraging digital platforms CRM systems and research tools to inform and streamline the sales process.
- Effective Communicator: Displays diplomacy and composure in both written and verbal communications.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals 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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime