Manager, Brand Partnerships

The Manager of Brand Partnerships will help execute the GTM vision for monetization and Sponsorship Opportunities for their assigned business line across the Entertainment/Versant portfolio. You will report to the Director of Brand Partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally within all facets of Ad Sales, Enterprise Marketing and Communications Team (Development, Sales Enablement/Trade, Commerce, Creative, Communications, Enterprise, COE), Network Leadership, Events, Finance, Planning, Research, Business Affairs, Legal etc.

• Help to develop and rollout new sales tools and materials to the Ad Sales Organization, including highlighting opportunities in Newsletters, and ensuring the availability of resources on company sites.
• Collaborating with Sellers/AM's, Sales Enablement, Development and Planning to respond to real-time client feedback on opportunities.
• Provide package customization and support sellers in moving deals down the sales funnel.
• Along with VP and Director, Brand Partnerships, serve as Brand/IP sales expert for broader NBCU Ad Sales team.
• Maintain pipeline of client interest, prospecting, and sponsorship revenue around tentpole/priority programming.
• Manage category exclusivity, incumbency, and renewal process trackers
• Maintain connective tissue among all BP Managers as it relates to Category availability in tentpoles. Tracking and advisement to Director and VP where there is heat or lack thereof.
• Triage and/or escrow sales issues related to partnerships.
• Ensure any changes to materials/frameworks are communicated to Sales Enablement and Development (ie: 48x48, custom or proactive)
• 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; proven ability to provide category-specific knowledge and experience to develop holistic solutions that generate revenue and ROI for brands

• Strong understanding of the advertising marketplace across various platforms
• Experience in media marketing and the advertising sales process
• Self-Starter with strong organizational, project & management skills
• A detail-oriented individual with the ability to work in a cross-functional and fast-paced 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 positive energy & flexible attitude

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