Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Play a critical role within our fast-paced cross platfrom advertising sales organization, with a focus on driving digital, Linear TV and Events sponsorship revenues from clients in the Middle East.
The Commercial Director will be responsible for building and leading commercial success for CNBC, in the Middle East region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive digital, Linear TV, Event sponsorship and C-Suite Membership sales to clients based in the Middle East.
Partner with SVP, International Sales to develop outstanding trading relationships with key senior stake holders in the Middle East.
Understand customer KPI’s and look for opportunities to develop monetize-able solutions, including customizable cross-platform opportunities that meet client needs, and operationalize product offerings to reflect those KPI’s.
Keep abreast of the continually evolving digital and social media marketplace,customers, and competition in order to conceive and effectively execute a sales strategy that generates and informs product offerings and drives improved operations and financial results.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
A champion of customer-first cultures, where the needs of the customer inform product and the go-to-market, creating a virtuous cycle of customer growth and retention. Knowledge of the digital media / social media landscape, including both Programmatic and Direct advertising models.
Analytical / strategic thinker, creative problem solver, resourceful, able to initiate change and motivate innovation and creativity.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
