Sales Account Executive, NBCU Local Chicago

NBCUniversal•Chicago, IL

2h•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NBC Chicago is seeking a dynamic, digitally fluent Account Executive to grow revenue across linear, streaming, and advanced advertising solutions. The role develops new business and expands existing client relationships across NBCUniversal’s portfolio, including Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, NBC Sports, FAST channels, and advanced advertising solutions. The position is hybrid, generally requiring at least four days per week in the office, and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Travel is required as needed for client meetings and internal collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 3 years of media sales experience, or experience in a supporting role with exceptional knowledge of OTT/programmatic execution.
Strong background in streaming/OTT, connected TV (CTV), programmatic advertising, digital video sales, ad tech, agency trading desks, or demand-side platforms (DSPs).
Knowledge of advertising technology tools such as FreeWheel, Operative, Salesforce, Prisma, DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Nielsen, Comscore, and digital measurement solutions.
Experience working with advertisers, agencies, programmatic teams, or media buyers.
Understanding of audience targeting, identity solutions, measurement, attribution, and data-driven marketing.
Proven ability to generate new business and exceed revenue goals.
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Must be able to travel as needed for client meetings and internal collaboration.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in Chicago, Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience selling CTV, OTT, digital video, programmatic, audience-based, or performance-driven media solutions.
Consultative selling experience spanning traditional and evolving digital media.
Passion for streaming, OTT/CTV, and programmatic advertising.
Ability to keep up with digital trends and apply them to client needs.
A hunter mentality for new business development.
Ability to build long-term client partnerships.
Comfort navigating a rapidly evolving advertising and media landscape.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue across linear television, Peacock, digital video, programmatic, and audience-based advertising solutions.
Develop consultative relationships with advertisers and agencies, uncovering business objectives and translating them into marketing solutions.
Collaborate with agency trading teams, programmatic buyers, and client stakeholders to activate campaigns through direct and automated buying channels.
Use NBCUniversal first-party data, audience solutions, and attribution capabilities to deliver measurable client outcomes.
Prospect for new business and consistently build a strong sales pipeline.
Work cross-functionally with planning, account management, ad operations, research, marketing, and programmatic specialists.
Present market insights, audience strategies, campaign performance results, and integrated solutions to clients.
Develop proposals and negotiate advertising partnerships across streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms.