Creative Strategist- Sales Marketing, CNBC Events

NBC • Englewd Clfs, NJ

140d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

CNBC is seeking a highly skilled Creative Strategist to join the CNBC Events Sales Marketing team. Reporting to the Director of Sales Marketing, this individual will be primarily responsible for developing high-quality and high-impact custom sales proposals for senior-level decision makers at Fortune 500 companies and other large enterprise organizations. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for strategic, creative storytelling and executive persuasion. The ideal candidate will thrive in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, working regularly with sales directors and other internal partners to yield top-notch, client-first marketing materials that support sales efforts throughout the sales cycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience creating custom sales proposals and supporting materials for Sales & Marketing organizations, ideally in the B2B events space.
• Demonstrated history of success in custom sales proposal strategy working with cross-functional partners, including senior leadership.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, approaching each unique situation strategically and intentionally.
• Excellent written and visual storytelling skills, with the ability to use concise language and sleek PowerPoint design to tell a compelling story.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of overall B2B events and media sales ecosystems, key trends, and marketplace dynamics/cycles.
• A team player, with the ability to develop strong working relationships and leverage those relationships to yield desired results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CNBC Events sales directors, as well as internal partners in Ad Sales, Partner Success, Editorial, Audience, Production, Strategic Content, Brand Studio, PR, Brand Marketing, and other groups, to craft strategic marketing solutions for clients, both proactively and in response to RFPs.
• Create custom proposals that maintain a high standard for how we communicate through pitch decks, taking complex ideas and simplifying into concise yet powerful marketing opportunities.
• Prioritize visual storytelling, utilizing a mix of existing templates and new slide design to portray opportunities in captivating, visually appealing ways.
• Pay close attention to detail by reviewing each custom proposal to confirm accuracy and availability of what's being offered, ensuring proper notes, callouts and/or caveats are included.
• Develop other supporting materials such as custom program recaps and case studies to provide an assortment of tools to CNBC Events sales directors.
• Build executive-level meeting presentations for both internal and external sales efforts as needed to communicate the CNBC Events value proposition and opportunities.
• Maintain creative consistency across materials, ensuring that all custom proposals and other collateral adhere to the CNBC Events brand identity and quality standards.
• Conduct industry/competitive research and provide insights and recommendations that enhance the CNBC Events value proposition and storytelling.
• Maintain organization of CNBC Events Sales & Marketing team's pre-sale and client-specific web-based folders, as well as track all outgoing custom proposals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
• Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Dry cleaning services
• Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
• Variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree