Sales Initiatives Manager
A+E Networks
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Manager, Sales Initiatives (Hybrid)
Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).
Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.
Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Job Description
THE ROLE:
The Manager, Sales Initiatives is a key partner to the Global Content Sales organization, helping turn complex internal and external projects into thoughtful, well-executed commercial strategies. Working across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Programming, Operations, and senior leadership, this individual will help scale the commercial organization by ensuring strategic deliverables are executed with clarity, accountability, and momentum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop polished presentations, client-facing materials, senior leadership updates, and internal communications that translate commercial priorities, client needs, and support insights into clear, compelling narratives.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Creative, Programming, and Operations to ensure high-quality deliverables are generated and iterated on time to meet organizational and client needs.
• Lead project and program management for strategic sales initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, milestones, risks, decisions, and follow-through.
• Create visibility into project health through clear reporting cadences, dashboards, status updates, and executive-ready summaries.
• Ensure collaborative communication between International and US teams and serve as the project manager on cross-functional projects.
• Support planning and execution for client events, industry conferences, presentations, and other high-priority commercial initiatives.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 3 years of experience in sales operations, revenue operations, commercial operations, program management, or a related operational role supporting a sales organization.
• At least one year working with sales data, reporting, dashboards, and performance insights to support decision-making and execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and collaboration/project management tools; AI fluency strongly preferred
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-ready updates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with clear milestones, ownership, risks, decisions, and follow-through.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and influence across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Content, Operations, and leadership teams.
• Self-starter with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
This role requires a 3 days a week at our NY or LA office.
Additional Information
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company, known for its fourteen straight years of double-digit growth. The company’s International Team specializes in transforming US hits into global successes, leveraging a strong track record in identifying and acquiring winning programming from English language, European, and Asian markets. A+E Global Media currently manages 76 channels worldwide, with staff offices located in London, Rome, Tokyo, Seoul, Munich, and Singapore, and boasts fluency in at least 42 languages.