Inventory Manager, Digital Ad Sales Operations

As more advertisers embrace digital media, the need for media companies to effectively manage their ad inventory grows dramatically. The NBCUniversal Digital Media Sales Inventory team is dedicated to providing the highest level of “sales intelligence” while maintaining business flow and providing guidance on the most effective use of our ad inventory. As a Digital Inventory Manager, you will manage a team of Analysts responsible for the oversight of inventory forecasts. This role will also work closely with individual station sales teams to provide inventory forecasting as well as fulfill ad hoc reporting requests. This role will work collaboratively with a range of cross-functional partners to be the voice of expertise on our Inventory availabilities and trends for NBCU local brands.

Responsibilities include managing a team; evaluate analyst performance; troubleshoot forecasting discrepancies; coordinate digital advertising inventory across NBCUniversal sites; oversee inventory reporting; provide strategic oversight of inventory; leverage sales channels; partner with Digital Campaign Managers, Ad Operations, Research, Tech Solutions, and the Ad Sales Analytics/Automations Manager; forecast and monitor inventory levels;recommend changes/updates and create new ad products in response to market demand; handle escalations related to inventory utilization; develop and maintain inventory documentation.