Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Manager, Partner Success is a critical member of the CNBC / NBCU Events sales and marketing team. This team is responsible for all post-sale sponsorship execution efforts within the growing CNBC and NBCU events portfolio, which includes 60+ conferences, thought leadership dinners, and other live + virtual events. This role involves significant client contact and project management duties, with the Manager serving as the main point of contact for all event sponsors post-sale and overseeing all aspects of client integration into each CNBC / NBCU event. This position is based at CNBC headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and will be expected to maintain a coordinated presence at the sales & marketing office in New York City. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Partner Success.
What You'll Do
- Manage all event sponsors post-sale and trouble-shoot as necessary
- Lead client kick-offs and regular planning calls
- Create sponsor timelines and project manage all details of event sponsorship, working in close coordination with sales, marketing, production, editorial, and audience development teams
- Communicate and maintain brand standards and processes to sponsors/agencies
- Creatively conceive sponsor activations, in coordination with the events production team, to align with client goals and enhance attendee experience
- Create sponsorship executive briefs and share with all relevant sponsor stakeholders
- Attend events to coordinate on-site sponsor activations with production team and manage sponsors on-the-ground
- Participate in event planning meetings to represent commercial side and advocate for sponsors
- As needed, liaise with media & events sales/marketing teams during pitch-phase to develop customized client ideas that fulfill client KPIs and work within the scope of each event
- Contribute to creation of all post-event sponsorship recap documents for clients
- Attend relevant client meetings and support with sponsorship renewals
- Maintain a strong understanding for industry standards and competitive landscape and share updates with events team
- Work in coordination with the Director and the Manager of Sales & Marketing to develop appealing sponsorship benefits packages to maximize revenue potential for events business
- Manage all contracts and invoicing
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
What We’ll Offer
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
- Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes
- Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Unwind -- Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball
- Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 3 + years of related work experience, in account management, integrated marketing, ad sales, or events
- Must have experience, comfort, and enthusiasm for working with senior-level clients
- Demonstrated skills in PowerPoint and Excel
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
- Organized with excellent attention to detail and project management skills
- Possess a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to work on a range of projects that vary in size, scope and level of responsibility
- Strong communication and writing skills, with proven ability to influence decision-making
- Ability to work independently, with clients, and across multi-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick judgment calls under pressure
- Must be a team player, self-motivated and ability to perform tasks accurately and in a timely fashion, while working in a fast-paced environment
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for media & advertising, live events, and business & financial news
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
