Sales Account Executive, NBCU Local Chicago

About the Role

NBC Chicago is seeking a dynamic and digitally fluent Account Executive to drive revenue growth across our industry-leading portfolio of linear, streaming, and advanced advertising solutions. This role is ideal for candidates with experience selling CTV, OTT, digital video, programmatic, audience-based, or performance-driven media solutions who are eager to represent one of the most powerful premium content portfolios in the marketplace.

The Account Executive will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing client relationships across NBCUniversal's portfolio, including Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, NBC Sports, FAST channels, and advanced advertising solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue across linear television, Peacock, digital video, programmatic, and audience-based advertising solutions.
• Develop consultative relationships with advertisers and agencies to uncover business objectives and translate them into effective marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with agency trading teams, programmatic buyers, and client stakeholders to activate campaigns through both direct and automated buying channels.
• Leverage NBCUniversal's first-party data, audience solutions, and attribution capabilities to deliver measurable client outcomes.
• Prospect new business opportunities and consistently build a strong sales pipeline.
• Work cross-functionally with planning, account management, ad operations, research, marketing, and programmatic specialists.
• Present market insights, audience strategies, campaign performance results, and integrated solutions to clients.
• Develop proposals and negotiate advertising partnerships across streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of media sales experience or a supporting role with exceptional knowledge of OTT/Programmatic execution.
• Strong background in: Streaming/OTT, Connected TV (CTV), Programmatic advertising, Digital video sales, Ad tech, Agency trading desks, Demand-side platforms (DSPs).
• Knowledge of platforms such as FreeWheel, Operative, Salesforce, Prisma, DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar advertising technology tools.
• Familiarity with Nielsen, Comscore, and digital measurement solutions.
• Experience working with advertisers, agencies, programmatic teams, or media buyers.
• Understanding of audience targeting, identity solutions, measurement, attribution, and data-driven marketing.
• Proven ability to generate new business and exceed revenue goals.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be able to travel as needed for client meetings and internal collaboration.

Success Factors

• A consultative seller who understands both traditional and ever-changing digital media.
• Passionate about streaming, OTT/CTV, and programmatic advertising.
• Keep up with digital trends to help understand the client.
• Results-oriented with a hunter mentality for new business development.
• Skilled at building long-term client partnerships.
• Comfortable navigating a rapidly evolving advertising and media landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to this job through www.nbcunicareers.com.

Schedule

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

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.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000 (SIC eligible)