Sales Account Executive, NBCU Local Chicago

NBCUniversal•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NBC Chicago is seeking a digitally fluent Account Executive to drive revenue growth across linear, streaming, and advanced advertising solutions. The role develops new business and grows existing client relationships across NBCUniversal properties and solutions, including Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, NBC Sports, FAST channels, and advanced advertising. The Account Executive works with advertisers, agencies, programmatic buyers, and internal teams to create and activate advertising partnerships, using audience data and measurement capabilities to deliver client outcomes. The position is hybrid, generally requiring at least four days per week in the office, and requires travel as needed for client meetings and internal collaboration. Candidates must be willing to work in Chicago, Illinois, be at least 21 years old, and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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 technology, 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

Consultative selling experience spanning traditional and 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.
Skill in building 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, identify business objectives, and translate 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 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.
Travel as needed for client meetings and internal collaboration.