Director, Event Sales & Partnerships - CNBC

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

CNBC is hiring a Director of Event Sales & Partnerships to help drive growth in one of our fastest-growing businesses. This role sits at the center of our live events strategy—driving sponsorship revenue across 40+ global events.

We’re looking for a dynamic team player who will thrive in a fast-paced, hardworking, entrepreneurial atmosphere as part of this high-priority business line.

In this role, you will be part of the team executing the CNBC Events sales strategy for the global leader in business news and money-themed content. You will help conceive lucrative and editorially compelling event concepts, identify, and pitch potential sponsors and ultimately deliver new revenue to CNBC Events, Television and Digital properties.

Reporting to the Vice President, you will work both autonomously and in partnership with the CNBC Events sales team to close new clients and business. Your main focus will be to drive direct event fee commitments from sponsors for our 40+ annual in-person and virtual events. You will also work with the broader CNBC Events Production and Editorial teams to deliver on and exceed client expectations. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive new sponsorship revenue across CNBC’s global events portfolio
• Work cross-functionally to pitch custom, high-impact partnership programs to prospective sponsors
• Work closely with sponsors through the lifecycle of the sale and event to ensure the sponsor’s expectations are met

• 5+ years in event sales, media sales, or partnerships
• Meet or exceed annual revenue targets through direct sponsorship sales
• Proven track record closing sponsorship deals
• Established network of senior client contacts with the ability to drive immediate revenue opportunities
• A cross-platform approach to event sales incorporating elements of Digital and Television products

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience selling into the Financial Services category preferred
• Strong presentation skills with a dynamic, credible presence among senior client decision-makers
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Solutions oriented
• Well organized and attentive to detail

Additional Job Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. 

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.  

Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media'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].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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