Sales Planning & Administration Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Manager, Sales Planning & Administration supports the U.S. Television and New Media sales team and will be responsible for SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and Production deal management. The Manager will also be responsible for deal management, license fee calculations and analysis, and maintaining the Canada Availability Grid. Extensive data analysis using Excel is required, as well as product research on various websites and other internal applications.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
• Deal Management – Review and interpret complex licenses by maintaining deals terms in SAFE inclusive of Canada Slate Output, network window, library, first run series, and production deals.
• Verify and calculate contractual terms to distribute client notices which encompass Avail Date Confirmations, Interruption Notices, License Fee Calculations, Digital Co-Exclusive – Fee Reductions, and Additional Season Options.
• Team lead for series payment schedules and digital non-standard license fee calculations (tier increases, co-exclusive reductions, etc.).
• Communicate and collaborate with Domestic Sales Strategy, Sales Administration Management, Legal, Finance (TVD & USG), Accounting, and Distribution Services, as needed, to obtain the necessary information to ensure that all deals are processed accurately and appropriate documentation has been received to meet internal deadlines and contract obligations.
• Canada Availability Grid – Monitor 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 output deals, coordinate changes with digital platform team, produce and distribute weekly report.
• Generate reports to help manage product (run-of- series titles, season requirements, production deals, NQFs) and contract terms (ROFN) which initiates conversations with Sales regarding revenue opportunities.
• 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 3-5 years relevant 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Analytical / Problem-Solving Skills.
• Must have effective practices to follow-through on projects and effectively prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal 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.
• An understanding of feature film and TV series cycles and term restrictions.

Additional Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below 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: $75,000 - $100,000 (bonus eligible).