Account Executive

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, driven Account Executive to join our Philadelphia Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career by selling across one of the most diverse and innovative media portfolios including broadcast, digital, streaming, and multicultural platforms with NBC10, TELEMUNDO62, NBCSPORTS PHILADELPHIA and PEACOCK. Our extensive portfolio allows our Account Executives to offer clients the most expansive set of ad solutions within the Philadelphia market. The power of three stations, providing local news, local sports and top programming across two languages. Add the powerful targeting capabilities of Peacock and our OTT-solutions and you have the recipe to help local and regional companies find the answers to their needs and grow their business.

The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, resourceful, and excited by the challenge of identifying new business opportunities in a rapidly evolving media landscape. You’ll work directly with clients of all sizes and industries, from prospecting through campaign execution, with a focus on delivering creative solutions that meet and exceed sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Proactively build and grow relationships with new and existing clients to drive revenue across the NBCU Local portfolio: television, digital, and OTT/CTV, platforms.
• Identify new verticals and untapped business categories through strategic outreach, networking, and industry research.
• Develop custom, client-focused marketing solutions that align advertiser goals with NBCU content, properties, and audiences.
• Strategize and sell high-profile “tentpole” properties such as Olympics; World Cup; Sunday Night Football, NBA, Phillies/ Sixers/ Flyers, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Hispanic Heritage Month, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Hispanic Fiesta, etc.
• Leverage and position our best-in-class OTT/CTV offerings—including Peacock and Spot On
• Manage all aspects of the sales process, including prospecting, presentations, campaign execution, optimization, and post-sale service.
• Act as a trusted advisor to help clients understand the value of multicultural marketing by utilizing Telemundo to engage Hispanic audiences.
• Understand the importance of business development and spend no less than 65% of your time focused on cultivating new accounts
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where adaptability and creative problem-solving are key to success.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Media Industry focusing on overall Sales, Marketing, Digital Sales, or relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Curious, adaptable, and proactive—always looking for new ideas and opportunities.
• Proven success in relationship-building and business development.
• Strong marketing instincts and creative thinking to build impactful campaigns.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with digital platforms, OTT/CTV, and the evolving media landscape.
• Committed to client service and delivering results.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

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.

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 [email protected].