Manager, Brand Partnerships

The Manager of Brand Partnerships will help execute the GTM vision for monetization and Sponsorship Opportunities for their assigned business line across the Entertainment/Versant portfolio. You will report to the Director of Brand Partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally within all facets of Ad Sales, Enterprise Marketing and Communications Team (Development, Sales Enablement/Trade, Commerce, Creative, Communications, Enterprise, COE), Network Leadership, Events, Finance, Planning, Research, Business Affairs, Legal etc. Duties and Responsibilities: Help to develop and rollout new sales tools and materials to the Ad Sales Organization, including highlighting opportunities in Newsletters, and ensuring the availability of resources on company sites. Collaborating with Sellers/AM’s, Sales Enablement, Development and Planning to respond to real-time client feedback on opportunities. Provide package customization and support sellers in moving deals down the sales funnel. Along with VP and Director, Brand Partnerships, serve as Brand/IP sales expert for broader NBCU Ad Sales team. Maintain pipeline of client interest, prospecting, and sponsorship revenue around tentpole/priority programming. Manage category exclusivity, incumbency, and renewal process trackers Maintain connective tissue among all BP Managers as it relates to Category availability in tentpoles. Tracking and advisement to Director and VP where there is heat or lack thereof. Triage and/or escalate sales issues related to partnerships. Ensure any changes to materials/frameworks are communicated to Sales Enablement and Development (ie: 48x48, custom or proactive)