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Manager - Ad Sales Marketing
AMC Networks
New York, NY, United States
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OVERVIEW:
The Manager of Ad Sales Marketing is one of the primary liaisons between the network and national ad sales, sales, and is responsible for:
• Managing the day-to-day of sponsorship based marketing (RFP process) and ensure that *Network* value proposition and brand voice is infused through all
• Managing the sponsorship fulfillment process, including detailed communication between internal production teams and client in a timely manner
• Work with network Creative Services team to ideate, develop and deliver sponsorable and custom added value elements
• Proactively identify new ways to monetize the network and create the tools necessary for the sales team to do so
• Creating tools that establish an on-going dialogue with the sales marketplace (promotions, stunts, digital trade marketing, Upfront campaign, trade marketing)
The Sales Marketing Manager will successfully implement tactics that show the value of a sponsorship on *Network* multiple platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create multi-platformed client proposals that both meet client campaign goals and enhance on-going programming and brand initiatives. Serve as brand ambassador ensuring that all pitches filter through the WE tv brand filter. Act as a liaison between sales and other departments at the channel level (original programming, marketing, scheduling, digital)
• Coordinate execution and fulfillment of all sold branded entertainment deals across all platforms. These elements may include in show product integration, customized on-air marketing elements, oversight of production shoots, on-ground brand activations and digital/social media integration.
• Track and report Sales Marketing fulfillment and department budget on a monthly basis
• Proactively seek new ways to monetize the network on-air, digital and develop the tools that empower the sales force to sell them.
• Create, manage and disseminate the library of sales materials: one-sheets, decks and premiums.
• Develop production requests, design and maintain production schedules, manage production process ensuring deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time
• Manage the Digital Sales Marketing opportunities, including updating all sales materials and overseeing fulfillment on branded campaigns
• Manage sponsor presence at *Network* events
• Decision Making/Accountability:
• Works with sales/client to obtain approvals on all sponsor creative
• Works with marketing to determine prod costs – track cost per sale
• Managing deadlines on production/creative/client approval
• Oversee branded entertainment productions on behalf of sales
QUALIFICATIONS:
Project Management/Media/Production Skills
• High attention to detail
• Teamwork – must be highly collaborative
• Project Management - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and oral communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and effectively and the ability to communicate clearly with a diverse group is a must
• A clear understanding of the importance of client service is required
• High level of energy and commitment
• Creative thinking and ability to generate out-of-the-box ideas/concepts
• Must be able to work with other internal divisions and external contacts/vendors under tight deadlines to develop and execute sponsorship elements
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Technical/Functional Competencies
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate clear business objectives
• A knowledge of television production is required
• Strong business writing sills
• Problem solving
• Excellent computer skills, including Power Point, Word, Excel are required
Key Experiences
• 3-5 years in cable entertainment (prefereably sales marketing or network consumer marketing/production)
• Bachelor’s degree
• A base knowledge of media sales is preferred
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