Sales Operations Specialist

NBCUniversal

Sales Operations Specialist responsible for ad placement and inventory optimization at NBCUniversal. Collaborating with multiple teams to ensure smooth ad operations and fulfill client requests.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills while effectively managing project initiatives and navigating deadlines. Proven ability to coordinate commercial inventory placement and maintain relationships with clients and team members in a dynamic media environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic ManagementSales Service ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial Inventory PlacementDetail OrientationProject ManagementProblem-SolvingSintec On-Air Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team PlayerOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Media BusinessCommercial LogAdvertiser FrequencyInventory Revenue OptimizationDay-of-Air Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure sales ad placement obligations and client requests are fulfilled
Coordinate and maximize commercial inventory placement to complete a daily commercial log
Surface discrepancies and make recommendations in optimizing inventory revenue
Place commercial inventory daily working across the current weekly inventory
Maintain advertiser frequency and exclusivity requirements and constraints
Flag discrepant inventory and report under/oversells of commercial inventory
Liaise with copy specialists, planning & inventory teams, account services, production, programming, promotions, marketing and operations teams to maximize spot placement and advertiser goals
Carry out day-of-air changes for fluctuating programming schedule and alert correct counterparts
Partner with offshore groups to ensure deal health, scheduling, and deadlines are successfully met
Availability to work overtime, especially during tent pole programming

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
1+ years of traffic, sales service, and/or operations experience within the media business required
Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Detail orientation, commitment to quality work product and well organized
Experience in successfully communicating both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Sintec On-Air a plus
Ability to work independently and multi-task
Team player to participate and support the needs of the entire team
Excellent ability to manage project initiatives and navigate deadlines
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers, clients, and senior leadership
Able to thrive in a continuously changing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k)
paid leave
tuition reimbursement
a variety of other discounts and perks