Director, Linear Sales Operations

Responsibilities Job Purpose The Director of Sales Operations will lead a team of Managers and Campaign Specialists responsible for setup, trafficking and optimization of Ad sales campaigns across all NBCU properties. The Director will work closely with Sales Management, Ad Platforms, Planning and Product teams to lead ad integration efforts and provide best in class customer service. This role will be charged with managing ad operations efforts across NBCU s digital apps, websites, mobile, set-top box, off-platform distribution partners and emerging products and platforms. Duties_And_Responsibilities * Serve as primary technical liaison for Sales Operations in all strategic and support meetings. * Advise Sales on future offerings and capabilities to ensure smooth scalability and workflow as the market evolves. * Identify and improve upon linear data driven workflows. * Execute Addressable and Contextual campaigns across linear. * Establish goals for measuring and improving product output (quality, conformity, scalability, and sustainability). * Drive team efficiency to meet SLA s and other key business metrics. * Develop strategic relationships with partners, vendors, tech support and ad sales solutions. * Day to day team management including growth and development of direct reports. * Communicate technical issues in a manner that is easy for a non-technical audience to understand. * Lead team meetings to share new strategies for targeting and optimizing campaigns. Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements Bachelors Degree 7+ years of Ad Operations experience Understanding of Addressable and Contextual advertising capabilities. Strong functional knowledge of linear Copy/Logs/Programming/Web ability. Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and improve processes. Exceptional organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be an exceptional manager that has demonstrated ability to lead teams, promote team-based behaviors, fostering cultural change and results orientation; strength in working both independently and across cross- functional/matrix teams. Inclined to cross train on digital operations. Eligibility_Requirements Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through to be considered Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be 18 years or older Sub-Business Ad Sales Ad Platforms & Operations Career Level Experienced City New York State/Province New York Country United States About_Us At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It s our passion a commitment to excellence that drives NBCU s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us. Notices NBCUniversal s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. Show moreShow less