Account Director, Performance & Growth
New York City, NY (Hybrid)
Posted 1 day ago
Job Summary
Own and drive NBCU Platform demand for direct-to-consumer brands and agencies, leading day-to-day sales strategy, prospecting, and cross-functional collaboration to package opportunities and grow revenue.
- Develop target lists and engage prospects
- Field RFPs and manage deadlines
- Track revenue and report progress
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Drive linear and digital advertising demand of the NBCU Platform for specific performance brands and agencies in the direct-to-consumer category
- Be an expert across NBCU digital and streaming products and convey meaningful and sustainable opportunities to emerging brands
- Execute on day-to-day sales strategy; develop target lists, lead client outreach and be in market often with full NBCU opportunities
- Leverage prospecting software such as Linkedin Navigator, Media Radar and Zoom Info to identify, research and engage prospective clients and partners
- Understand customer needs and provide feedback and market input that will strengthen our NBCU opportunities and value proposition
- Field proactive requests: collect, manage, and route RFP requests to key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
- Track sales revenue and establish a regular cadence for reporting on progress
- Partner with internal teams (Digital and Linear sales leads, Client Strategy, Agency Partnerships, Marketing, Legal, Research, etc.) to develop proactive packages and drive creativity throughout the sales process
- Develop strong relationships throughout NBCU to ensure a unified and coordinated strategy is presented in the market
- This role will report directly into to the Vice President, Performance & Growth.
Requirements
- Proven ability to prospect and identify new/incremental revenue opportunities beyond servicing an existing book of business
- Growth-oriented/hunter mindset, with experience developing new opportunities, expanding client investment, and converting whitespace into revenue
- Strong technical aptitude, including demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation, data, or emerging technology to improve workflows, prospect more effectively, or solve business problems
- Advanced client-facing skills with the ability to articulate value propositions, influence investment, and present integrated marketing solutions
- Analytical and strategic thinker with a track record of creative problem-solving and driving innovation
- Self-starter who can operate independently and effectively navigate a large, cross-functional organization
- 5+ years of relevant experience across advertising sales, business development, account management, programmatic/ad tech, or a related advanced media environment
- Digital video experience required
- Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Benefits
- 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.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
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$95K/yr – $170K/yr
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