Comcast · 1 day ago
Sr Political Sales Manager
PA - Philadelphia, 1800 Arch St
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expComcast is a leader in the TV advertising industry, driving advancements in technology and audience engagement. The Sr Political Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing political sales initiatives, developing budgets and forecasts, and managing customer relationships to ensure client success in utilizing the company's advertising platforms.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the point person for all political sales initiatives across the region (Local & Regional)
Monitors and forecasts political activity for races, ballot initiatives, and key filing windows
Develops budgets and revenue forecasts based on historical spend, market trends, and client intelligence
Creates and delivers all political market presentations
Exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance
Solicits and conducts meetings with state party leaders, campaigns, consultants, and agencies to present Comcast Advertising’s full suite of platforms
Partners with the Vice President of Government Affairs to coordinate outreach, leverage political relationships, and identify emerging opportunities
Solicits budgets from clients, agencies, and market sources across the cycle
Ensures sales volumes among existing accounts are maintained or increased through targeted, well-researched prospecting
Oversees customer relationships to ensure clients meet their goals through effective use of Company products and services
Represents the political team at sales meetings, trainings, conferences, and industry events
Partners with Account Executives to conduct needs analyses, develop marketing strategies, and co-sell advanced advertising platforms and specials
Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance direction to sellers; helps Account Executives achieve their full potential and delivers career guidance and performance feedback
Leads by example as a “player/coach,” managing key accounts while elevating team performance
Develops and coordinates sales seminars, incentive plans, and business development strategies to achieve unit objectives
Manages the full transactional lifecycle of political orders, including order entry, copy instructions, revisions, makegoods, and compliance
Collaborates with Directors of Sales to refine pricing structures and provide regular updates on market activity
Analyzes, reviews, and updates rates using FCC political file data, market intelligence, and internal benchmarks
Creates and implements operational strategies, policies, and procedures for Ad Sales Business Development
Oversees changes in operational processes and ensures consistent execution across the market
Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; must be able to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as needed during peak political windows
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
7-10 Years of Relevant Work Experience
Serves as the point person for all political sales initiatives across the region (Local & Regional)
Monitors and forecasts political activity for races, ballot initiatives, and key filing windows
Develops budgets and revenue forecasts based on historical spend, market trends, and client intelligence
Creates and delivers all political market presentations
Exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance
Solicits and conducts meetings with state party leaders, campaigns, consultants, and agencies to present Comcast Advertising's full suite of platforms
Partners with the Vice President of Government Affairs to coordinate outreach, leverage political relationships, and identify emerging opportunities
Solicits budgets from clients, agencies, and market sources across the cycle
Ensures sales volumes among existing accounts are maintained or increased through targeted, well-researched prospecting
Oversees customer relationships to ensure clients meet their goals through effective use of Company products and services
Represents the political team at sales meetings, trainings, conferences, and industry events
Partners with Account Executives to conduct needs analyses, develop marketing strategies, and co-sell advanced advertising platforms and specials
Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance direction to sellers; helps Account Executives achieve their full potential and delivers career guidance and performance feedback
Leads by example as a 'player/coach,' managing key accounts while elevating team performance
Develops and coordinates sales seminars, incentive plans, and business development strategies to achieve unit objectives
Manages the full transactional lifecycle of political orders, including order entry, copy instructions, revisions, makegoods, and compliance
Collaborates with Directors of Sales to refine pricing structures and provide regular updates on market activity
Analyzes, reviews, and updates rates using FCC political file data, market intelligence, and internal benchmarks
Creates and implements operational strategies, policies, and procedures for Ad Sales Business Development
Oversees changes in operational processes and ensures consistent execution across the market
Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; must be able to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as needed during peak political windows
Company
Comcast
Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (705)
2024 (561)
2023 (624)
2022 (750)
2021 (588)
2020 (583)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.92BKey Investors
California Public Utilities CommissionMassachussetts Broadband InstituteMaine Connectivity Authority
2025-11-13Grant· $3.2M
2024-07-02Grant· $2.69M
2023-04-24Grant· $0.28M
Leadership Team
Neil Smit
President and Chief Executive Officer
Candy Lawson
SVP, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Deputy General Counsel
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