Advertising Sales Manager

Comcast Resume • Oak Brook, IL

9d • $115,366 - $173,048

About The Position

Comcast Advertising is seeking an Advertising Sales Manager to lead a team of advertising account executives serving automotive dealers and advertising agencies in the Chicagoland area. The team develops advertising solutions to help clients reach customers in their primary market areas in a fast-paced B2B media sales environment. The manager coaches and develops the sales team, leads regular meetings, and manages progress toward fiscal and business objectives.

The role includes overseeing staff hiring, training, evaluation, and support; building marketplace relationships with clients, agencies, and automotive associations; and fostering a sales culture focused on category expertise and growth. The manager works with sellers and partner teams to develop pitches and presentations, supports account executives in creating client-focused proposals, and provides regular sales forecasts and business reviews. Regular attendance is expected, and the position requires availability for nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred; Comcast may also consider a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as necessary.
• Skills listed include business development, business forecasting, customer experience, new business development, sales management, sales presentations, and team coaching.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Automotive advertising or automotive category expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, evaluating, and assisting staff in carrying out automotive advertising sales functions.
• Develop relationships with clients, advertising agencies, and automotive associations alongside sales team members.
• Create a positive, winning sales culture that continually develops automotive category expertise and sales skills.
• Coach advertising account executives in developing presentations and proposals that meet automotive clients' needs and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with sellers and partner teams to develop business pitches and sales presentations that support the product value proposition.
• Provide regular sales forecasting and business reviews.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, including working nights and weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow Comcast's Operating Principles, prioritize customer experience, advocate for its technology and products, work collaboratively, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, promote inclusion and diversity, and act in the interests of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Benefits

• Comcast offers benefits to eligible employees, with options and guidance intended to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally.
• Sales positions are generally eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan.
• Sales compensation programs offer potential earnings above targeted earnings for employees who exceed sales targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager