Assistant Manager, Sales Planning & Administration

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The Assistant Manager, Sales Planning & Administration supports the U.S. Television and New Media sales team.  Primary responsibilities include processing Basic Cable, Free TV, and Digital (SVOD, AVOD, FAST) license agreements for the U.S. territory - ensuring timely, accurate availability reports and sales history in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret deal summaries and license agreements in order to enter and maintain license terms in contract/availability management and inventory system.
• Act as a liaison between Sales Administration and Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Distribution Services.
• Domestic Availability Report and Canada Grid – Support in monitoring new release dates for theatrical films, DVD releases and acquisitions using internal and external reports, update SAFE with license deal terms, manage initial start dates for five output deals, coordinate changes with digital platform team, produce and distribute weekly report.
• Work alongside the VP in producing availability and licensing resource (Big Book) which functions as a business tool that Sales, Finance, Marketing, Research, and Servicing utilize when negotiating and servicing the needs of clients.
• Maintain inventory packages which assist Sales Planning in producing reports for Sales, Legal, and other teams that work with Domestic Sales (ex: Finance, UPHE, Focus, etc.).
• Research and verify product rights, music clearances, and material confirmation.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other related duties as requested by management to support the Sales Planning and Administration functions.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1+ years work experience required.
• Demonstrated data analysis and computer proficiency with strong emphasis in Excel.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to interpret license agreements to effectively handle deal entry and deal administration.
• Must be detail oriented and committed to integrity driven results.
• Must effectively practice prioritization and follow-through on all assigned projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Analytical / Problem-Solving Skills.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment.
• Film industry experience, particularly in sales planning and/or administration, is preferred.
• Experience with filmed entertainment sales tracking applications is helpful.

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $62,000-$75,000

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.

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