Commercial Director, Middle East, CNBC

Job Description Overview Play a critical role within our fast‑paced cross‑platform advertising sales organization, with a focus on driving digital, Linear TV, and Events sponsorship revenues from clients in the Middle East. The Commercial Director will be responsible for building and leading commercial success for CNBC in the Middle East region. Key Responsibilities Drive digital, Linear TV, Event sponsorship and C‑Suite Membership sales to clients based in the Middle East. Partner with the SVP, International Sales to develop outstanding trading relationships with key senior stakeholders in the Middle East. Understand customer KPIs and identify monetisable solutions, including customizable cross‑platform opportunities that meet client needs, and operationalise product offerings to reflect those KPIs. Keep abreast of the evolving digital and social media marketplace, customers, and competition to conceive and effectively execute a sales strategy that generates and informs product offerings and drives improved operations and financial results. Work cross‑functionally, activating key business units within Versant Media to ensure pipeline creation, revenue goal achievement, and end‑customer success. Develop winning brand and media strategies for growth. Develop creative solutions for top corporates and government clients based on a deep understanding of their strategy and needs. Act as a company values and brand ambassador within the business. Qualifications Sales and leadership experience across the international advertising ecosystem, including cultural awareness and multilingual skills as an asset. A champion of customer‑first cultures, where the needs of the customer inform product and go‑to‑market strategies; knowledge of the digital media/social media landscape, including both programmatic and direct advertising models. A track record of operations and process implementation. Data‑driven with a solid understanding of digital advertising performance metrics and digital measurement capabilities. Proven experience in delivering against revenue and profitability goals across multiple products and offerings. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and constituencies to execute programmes in a unified effort using best practices. Analytical/strategic thinker, creative problem solver, resourceful, able to initiate change and motivate innovation and creativity. The ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels and work with the wider global organisation to achieve our goals. Additional Information 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you will be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you will be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr