Job Description

The NBCUniversal Local Sales Associates Program (SAP) is an accelerated development experience for early-career sales professionals. This highly competitive program identifies outstanding aspiring digital media sales professionals who bring diverse backgrounds to the organization. This fast-track training program offers associates experiences in all aspects of the sales cycle (including research and operations), as well as sales verticals (traditional broadcast media, digital, business development & out-of-home). This is an excellent opportunity for a jumpstart into the fast-paced field of media sales.

Associates will attend a ‘boot camp’ experience at one of the NBCUniversal Local stations. This will: orient associates to NBCUniversal/NBCUniversal Local division; expose associates to members of the NBCUniversal Local senior leadership and sales leadership teams; train associates in NBCUniversal Local stations’ products, processes, such as NFL, NHL, FIFA World Cup Barclay’s Premier League, The Golden Globes©, Digital and Non-Linear initiatives and related sales competencies.

After ‘boot camp,’ the sales associate will reside with the sales team at an NBCUniversal Local station for the duration of the program. The Sales Associates Program runs for a flexible period of 8-12 months and associates will have experiences with core selling, business development, and digital selling. This program also offers leadership development and exposure, networking, and developing key sales competencies. Former Sales Associates have moved on to Executive Sales roles within NBCUniversal through the course of their career.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• BA or BS in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience, sales related preferred
• Strong communication/presentation skills - verbal and written
• Ability to relocate across the U.S. in a geographic location, as assigned
• Available to join the program March 2024

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidates must submit a resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience working in a sales organization as a Sales Planner, Sales Assistant, Marketing Planner, Customer Service Representative, Account Executive (seller) or similar role
• Interested in long-term career within media sales
• Passionate about NBCUniversal/NBCUniversal Local media products and platforms
• Knowledgeable about industry trends and external environment
• Self-starter who is driven to succeed and thrive in both corporate and start-up environments
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate across projects and functions, as necessary
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,000-$75,000

Additional Information

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