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Manager, Brand Partnerships

NBCUniversal · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridMarketingFull-time

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates world-class content distributed across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. Our brands include NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, Peacock, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Destinations & Experiences. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, we are committed to improving communities, fostering an inclusive culture, and attracting a talented workforce to reflect the diversity of our world.

About the role

The Manager of Brand Partnerships will help execute the go-to-market vision for monetization and sponsorship opportunities within their assigned business line across the Entertainment/Versant portfolio. You will report to the Director of Brand Partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Ad Sales, Enterprise Marketing and Communications, Network Leadership, Events, Finance, Planning, Research, Business Affairs, and Legal.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and roll out new sales tools and materials to the Ad Sales Organization, including highlighting opportunities in newsletters and ensuring resource availability on company sites.
  • Collaborate with sellers, account managers, Sales Enablement, Development, and Planning to respond to real-time client feedback on opportunities.
  • Provide package customization and support sellers in moving deals through the sales funnel.
  • Serve as a Brand/IP sales expert for the broader NBCU Ad Sales team alongside the VP and Director of Brand Partnerships.
  • Maintain a pipeline of client interest, prospecting, and sponsorship revenue around tentpole and priority programming.
  • Manage category exclusivity, incumbency, and renewal process trackers.
  • Maintain connective tissue among all Brand Partnerships Managers regarding category availability in tentpoles.
  • Track and advise the Director and VP on areas of high or low client interest.
  • Triage and escalate sales issues related to partnerships.
  • Ensure any changes to materials or frameworks are communicated to Sales Enablement and Development (e.g., 48x48, custom, or proactive updates).

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in sales and/or marketing with proven client service management.
  • Proven experience working with brand advertisers in both TV and digital, with the ability to provide category-specific knowledge to develop holistic revenue-generating solutions.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of the advertising marketplace across various platforms.
  • Experience in media marketing and the advertising sales process.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational, project, and management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate interdepartmental teams and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly innovative with a positive energy and flexible attitude.

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee as part of the selection process.

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