Manager, Sports Inventory

$85,000 - $100,000/Yr

NBC - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Manager of Sports Inventory at NBCUniversal is responsible for strategically managing linear sports media inventory to maximize revenue and value in sports programming. This role emphasizes advising Sales Planners on optimizing available linear commercial inventory to meet specific property P&L goals. The position requires strong collaboration with sales, marketing, and finance teams, as well as overseeing and developing Inventory Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Provide inventory guidance and approvals for sports media plans across various channels including NBC, Golf Channel, USA, CNBC, Telemundo, and Universo.
• Approve media plans to ensure correct labeling and booking in the system.
• Analyze sales revenue pacing reports and apply conclusions to inventory approvals.
• Maximize inventory by moving forward advertisers to fill available slots and clear watch lists.
• Manage re-expressions from schedule changes throughout the year.
• Participate in the Ratecard process with suggestions for evaluation and editing.
• Oversee the management of internal added value and non-unit form processes from start to finish.
• Monitor deal stewardship reports and execution of Recap/ADU packages to fill upcoming availabilities.
• Provide sales with updated plan building guides, availabilities, and programming information.
• Coordinate Upfront materials including program descriptions and grids.
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of Inventory Analysts.
• Contribute to the training and development of Inventory Analysts.
• Create, track, and maintain deal point documents.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to improve best practices and business processes.
• Support various ad hoc reporting projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in Media Planning/Buying or Cable/Broadcast Ad Sales/Sales Support.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research.
• Strong media math skill set and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance