Specialist, Olympic Sales

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

3d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Olympic Sales will assist with pre-sale, execution, and post-sale efforts for NBCUniversal’s Olympic Rights & Sponsorship Group. The role works with internal teams and external advertisers and agencies to develop and deliver revenue-generating sponsorship programs. It supports the creation of marketing strategies and cross-platform ideas, and helps execute campaign packages while keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring deal terms are met. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from the office at least four days per week. Extended hours, including nights and weekends, may be required during the Olympic Games window.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with a sports property or league, agency, client, or media company sales or marketing organization.
Thorough understanding of the sponsorship sales process and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing programs for advertisers.
Aptitude and direct experience in developing sports sponsorships or Marketing Solutions.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of sales, media, and brand marketing processes.
Ability to solve problems and work proactively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during the Olympic Games window.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the digital marketplace.
General understanding of advertising across platforms in the sports media space.
Knowledge of the sports marketplace.
Experience in presentation development.
Strong project and event management skills.
Understanding of the creative development process.
Knowledge of media marketing, the sales process, and media in general.
Excellent presentation and budget management skills.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and other presentation platforms.
Innovative approach and positive energy.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-sale, execution, and post-sale efforts for NBCUniversal’s Olympic Rights & Sponsorship Group.
Build and maintain tracking documents with attention to detail.
Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, sales, management, research, production, and legal, to obtain input and approvals for business opportunities.
Work with advertisers and agencies to understand brand needs and translate them into executable, revenue-generating programs.
Develop marketing strategies and use insights and ideas to create compelling visual stories with PowerPoint and other desktop design applications.
Cultivate relationships and facilitate efficient, transparent communication with internal partners.
Support development of ideas across linear, streaming, digital, social, and VOD platforms.
Assist in executing multi-platform campaign packages sold to brand partners, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring adherence to deal terms.
Coordinate with Production, Programming, Promotions, USOPP, and other NBCUniversal Solutions teams to support successful execution of sponsorship elements.