Account Manager

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

In this role, you will specifically support our SportsEngine platform as an Account Manager supporting Mid-Market Soccer clients. As a strong team player, you will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our existing customer base. Specifically, focusing on renewals, product/feature add-ons, increasing customer engagement, and securing customer referrals. 

Job Duties

• Ensure a smooth internal customer account transition from the Sales Rep (SR) and Customer Success Manager (CSM) while delivering on all commitments and timelines
• Assist customers with the setup and activation of their account. Build strong, consultative, strategic relationships with customers that result in business growth
• Confidently ask discovery questions to fully understand needs/wants of each account
• Encourage the increase of product usage and revenue growth from each account
• Provide consultative feedback/advice to help create the best possible experience for our customers and their entire organization
• Respond to all inbound sales and service inquiries/requests from current clients in timely manner
• Continue to gain advanced product/industry knowledge while developing sales skills to better assist customers
• Foster a team atmosphere - support your teammates and share lessons learned 
• Maintain accurate daily record of sales activity using Salesforce.com
• Meet and/or exceed department metrics and goals
• Assist Regional Manager with projects related to outreach, finance, data, and/or product related efforts
• Assist new team members with training and platform/process knowledge
• Own key projects and set the standard by leading by example
• Discern and report financial data for platform related performance metrics, drive behaviors and adoption within the team
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Willingness to travel on a semi-regular basis to engage with partners & customers
• Strong written and telephone skills required
• 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, and/or customer service
• Strong work ethic to effectively manage your time to drive growth within your territory
• Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities with consistent and timely follow-through

Desired Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience
• Strive for honesty, transparency, and accurate communication - always over deliver
• Able to exercise independent judgment while taking great pride in your work
• Empathetic, solutions oriented and a true passion to service customers
• Ability to embrace change and thrive in situations where there is no “paved path”
• Sales experience within software (SaaS) or web-based applications is preferred
• Experience using salesforce.com or similar CRM system is preferred
• A self-starter and problem solver, a team player
• Strong knowledge of the sports landscape and sport specific to this role

Additional Requirements 

• Willingness to travel and work on weekends with short notice

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Minneapolis 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. 
  
  Compensation: $56,000 Base + 43% Sales Incentive Comp target 

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].