Account Director, Sports

Work with the driven and highly motivated team supporting the NBC Sports Group as an integral part of the One Platform Ad Sales team at NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. As an Account Director, you will be responsible for revenue goals, which include growing existing business as well as developing new business. Generate demand and drive cross-platform revenue from new and existing accounts to meet and exceed annual sales goals Responsible for managing agencies & client relationships through day-to-day contact Develop monetizable, creative solutions for clients and ensure clients receive superior customer service Be fluent in NBC Sports Linear, Digital and Social opportunities, collaborating with One Platform & key internal counterparts to drive NBCU portfolio revenue Leverage audience targeting capabilities, streaming offerings and premium content to drive value for clients across full NBCU advertising ecosystem Own and nurture key relationships with senior leaders/business owners at clients and agencies to garner marketplace intel Gain understanding of constantly changing advertising/internet industries and business models Work closely with Account Manager and Planning from proposal to post-analysis Motivate and mentor support team by developing strong team alliance, creating a safe and inclusive workplace and prioritizing corp culture