Account Director, Performance & Growth

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

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.
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Account Director, Performance & Growth

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