National Sales Manager-CSN MidAtlantic-**Position is based in NYC** (JobID: 55116906_306031934)
Company:
Comcast Sports Group
Location:
New York, NY
Job Type:
Salary:
Job Categories:
Sales
Job Description
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Comcast founded in 1963, has grown into one of the world's leading communication and entertainment companies-focused on broadband cable, commerce and content. Comcast Cable is the country's largest provider of cable services, and has expanded to digital services, faster Internet and IP-enabled phone service, and innovative programming-over 250 cable channels, including popular channels like-E!, SportsNet, Exercise TV, The Golf Channel and more.
Comcast connects with more than 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed Internet customers and 5.2 million voice customers-providing top consumer products and services in three key areas: video, digital cable, VOD, HD and DVR; online; and voice. We strive to be the company customers look to for the products and services that connect them to what's important in their lives.
Comcast Sports Group operates 10 sports networks that deliver 2,400 sporting events annually and sports news and analysis to 40 million cable and satellite homes. Comcast Sports Group's networks are: Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Comcast SportsNet California, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, Comcast SportsNet New England, Comcast SportsNet Northwest, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, SNY, The Mtn.-Mountain West Sports Network, and CSS. Comcast Sports Group also manages New England Cable News (NECN), the nation's largest regional news network, and The Comcast Network, based in Philadelphia and Washington, which delivers community-oriented programming. For more information, see ComcastSportsNet.com.
**THIS POSITION WILL BE WORKING IN NYC**
Description: The National Sales Manager is responsible for generating sponsorship and Ad sales revenue in the national broadcast marketplace by managing our two national sales teams. Revenue growth is predicated on prioritized traditional and non-traditional targets on both our linear and digital platforms. Position will be based in New York.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee our national sales firms and work in tandem with them in prospecting and developing new revenue channels Work with Vice President of Sales in creating and implementing National Sales Revenue plan. Drive organic revenue growth by increasing share of volume on both linear and digital platforms Work closely with Vice President of Sales and Traffic in managing order flow. Coordinate linear and digital sponsorship revenue in securing new spending across both platforms. Re-establish and grow our agency relationships in New York and the major Advertising communities. Develop new client direct relationships and coordinate with the client's key agency contacts. Work in tandem with Vice President of Sales and General Sales Manager in nurturing local points of contact in driving national business Facilitate all promotional executions whether on-air or on-line. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance
Qualifications / Requirements
5-7 years of successful local and or national sales experience Strong knowledge of pricing and inventory control Working knowledge of online pricing and inventory Experience with packaging and prospecting sports sponsorship sales Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to lead, motivate and develop sales teams to achieve revenue goals BA in Business, Marketing, Advertising or related degree Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities a must Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Comcast is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Comcast via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Comcast HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Comcast. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Comcast as a result of the referral or through other means.
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