| Location | Hartford |
Job Description We are seeking a results-driven Sales Director to join the NBC & Telemundo Connecticut sales team. This role focuses on leading a high-performing team of local and national sellers to drive revenue across NBCU Local's diverse portfolio of assets. This role will develop and execute sales strategies, cultivate a strong team culture, and partner cross-functionally to maximize revenue opportunities for our clients. Responsibilities include meeting quarterly and annual targets across all platforms including linear television, digital, social, and streaming. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong sales expertise, deep knowledge of the media landscape, and a proven ability to develop talent, grow business, and exceed revenue goals.Responsibilities Manage a team of local sellers as well as national offices across NBCUniversal's local divisionLead a high-performing team selling NBCUniversal's broadcast, streaming, digital, OTT, and multiplatform advertising solutionsDrive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and new business development across local and national accountsDevelop and execute on go to market strategies for sponsorships, sports programming, special events, integrated marketing campaigns, and non-traditional revenue opportunitiesMaintain expertise in digital products and execute innovative cross-platform sales strategies for local and national advertisersPartner with Research, Marketing, Traffic, Finance, and other teams to develop and monetize strategic sales initiativesOversee inventory management, pricing, forecasting, and revenue optimization across all platformsAnalyze ratings, audience insights, demographics, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and shape sales strategy for the teamDevelop competitive strategies to capture revenue from radio, print, cable, digital, social, and emerging media platformsRecruit, develop, and retain top sales talent while building a strong leadership pipelineManage client hospitality and advertiser participation at sports and partner eventsFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and performanceQualifications Basic Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in media sales or other relevant industryBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceDesired Characteristics Bilingual (Spanish & English)Experience delegating, assigning, setting objectives, providing positive feedback and coachingPrior experience managing a sales teamThe ability to clearly communicate the sales mission and lead the teamKnowledge of digital media landscape & experience with multi-platform campaignsDemonstrated ability to set goals, create and execute on sales plansSkilled in delivering feedback in order to develop teamAbility to quickly understand and size up opportunity and/or problems and respond with creative ideas and solutionsStrong understanding of pricing and inventory management strategiesAdditional Requirements Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be consideredMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or olderMust be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution ProgramMust be willing to work at the location in West Hartford, CTThis position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per weekEqual Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement 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 .#J-18808-Ljbffr