Sr. Ad Sales Account Manager

The Ad Sales Senior Account Manager will report to the Pan Regional VP of Ad Sales. As an Ad Sales Senior Account Manager, this person will be responsible for revenue goals which include developing existing business and new business. Job Duties: Drive sales across NBCU ecosystem portfolio Must have a solid understanding of the Ad Sales Digital as well as cable to be able to sell all platforms leveraging inventory across. Capable to develop sales revenue from new advertisers as well as maximize revenue from assigned list (active & non-active accounts) Work closely with Creative Solutions to bring out of the box opportunities including all business units to secure “Big” picture idea Achieve target revenue goals as defined by management Prepare and present accurate and comprehensive sales pitches/presentations and establish close business relationships with all levels of clients Understand customer needs, and develop solutions for those needs Own, manage and develop agency & client relationships through day-to-day contact, direct from proposal through to post-analysis Seek out opportunities to develop monetary solutions for clients and ensure superior customer service Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of clients to accurately forecast billings by quarter Establish and maintain strong relationships, through proactive networking & attending relevant industry events Keep informed of industry changes and share market intelligence internally; maintain working knowledge of research products updates Develop and maintain deep expertise of our brands, performance in market, positioning, tent pole programming etc Informally mentor more junior members of staff; act as a guide Light travel within the US maybe required to develop additional opportunities or to pitch to existing clients