Account Executive

Job Description

• Develop both general and Hispanic market sales revenue from new advertisers as well as maximize revenue from assigned list (active & non-active accounts), while meeting target revenue goals defined by management for San Antonio, TX.
• Own, manage and develop agency & advertiser relationships through day-to-day contact; being closely involved in the entire sales cycle, from conception and development of proposal through to invoicing and post-analysis.
• Build and present consultative sales presentations, promoting NBCU’s portfolio, combining industry knowledge and market trends, reflecting an understanding of client’s business needs and deliver solutions towards them, while providing superior customer service.
• Work closely with Creative Solutions, Marketing, and Research to ensure a consistent and strong execution of all solutions; work with digital teams to ensure client needs are met and ensure full and effective campaign delivery.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise of the NBCU portfolio including Telemundo and digital properties such as Peacock.
• Connect with key stakeholders within the linear and digital/programmatic buying ecosystems, to promote our product portfolio and secure sales.
• Use all available platforms, such as industry events, professional networks, and others to prospect new business opportunities on a regular basis.
• Stay informed of industry changes and share market intelligence internally; maintain working knowledge of research products updates
• Actively participate in team and station projects and special sales events.
• Accurately communicate quarterly revenue pacing reports
• Clearly communicate quarterly client progress to Local Sales Manager
• Attend weekly sales meetings as directed by station management.
• Complete tasks such as posting, weekly forecasting, reporting, and tracking of new business prospects with manager.
• Aggressively meet and develop strong business relationships with all buyers, media planners and brand managers in your assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or relevant work experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an advertising sales or media (linear and digital), either for a media company or with an agency.
• Knowledge of the linear and digital media market.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent driving record and active driver’s license
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work in San Antonio, TX
• Must have unrestricted work authorization
• Prior experience selling advertising/sponsorships to ad agencies and client direct
• Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.com
• Self-starter that can thrive in both a corporate and start-up environment
• Excellent knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and pricing models
• Excellent knowledge of ad campaign metrics and analysis
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate
• Professional maturity, integrity, discipline, and a positive attitude
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional presentation skills - creation and delivery
• Ability to accurately identify and assess opportunities and apply resources and strategies appropriately
• Ability to aggressively manage the successful execution of a sales strategy
• Excellent negotiation skills.

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].

Compensation: 91000 to 91000 (USD) (YEARLY)