Manager, Sales Initiatives (Hybrid)

A+E Networks•New York, NY

3d•$89,907 - $105,191•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Sales Initiatives is a key partner to the Global Content Sales organization, helping turn complex internal and external projects into thoughtful, well-executed commercial strategies. Working across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Programming, Operations, and senior leadership, this individual will help scale the commercial organization by ensuring strategic deliverables are executed with clarity, accountability, and momentum.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in sales operations, revenue operations, commercial operations, program management, or a related operational role supporting a sales organization.
At least one year working with sales data, reporting, dashboards, and performance insights to support decision-making and execution.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and collaboration/project management tools; AI fluency strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-ready updates.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with clear milestones, ownership, risks, decisions, and follow-through.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and influence across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Content, Operations, and leadership teams.
Self-starter with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Develop polished presentations, client-facing materials, senior leadership updates, and internal communications that translate commercial priorities, client needs, and support insights into clear, compelling narratives.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Creative, Programming, and Operations to ensure high-quality deliverables are generated and iterated on time to meet organizational and client needs.
Lead project and program management for strategic sales initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, milestones, risks, decisions, and follow-through.
Create visibility into project health through clear reporting cadences, dashboards, status updates, and executive-ready summaries.
Ensure collaborative communication between International and US teams and serve as the project manager on cross-functional projects.
Support planning and execution for client events, industry conferences, presentations, and other high-priority commercial initiatives.