Vice President, Cable Sales

CITY: New York

STATE: New York

COUNTRY: USA

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. Its NBC Universal Television Distribution division is responsible for the global distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library theatrical and television product in the pay, free, basic and PPV/VOD markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs, theatrical and TV movie packages.

The Vice President, Cable Sales is responsible for the licensing of NBC Universal's library of filmed entertainment, off-network product, and first-run product to basic cable.

Duties are as follows:
Drive domestic sales through aggressive negotiation and execution of licensing arrangements to basic cable networks.
Execute strategic sales plans and helps establish sales priorities through research and analysis of marketplace
Facilitate implementation of marketing/promotional initiatives for individual titles
Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships with domestic cable clients
Work collaboratively with cross-functional groups across all divisions of NBC Universal, including Home Video, International, Broadcast Syndication, and Cable Distribution
Performs other sales duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
6+ years of sales experience
Strong understanding of television and film product
Understanding of various television and film markets including basic and pay cable, broadcast syndication, home video, and non-theatrical
Ability to negotiate and develop new business
Candidates must be computer literate (Excel, Power Point, Word), and have a capacity to work with and analyze television research data

Desired:
Solid leadership and communication skills and proven sales skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal and external clients/customers and develop and maintain strong client relationships
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment

General:
Job # 438721