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. Division StoryFourteen straight years of double digit growth. Thanks to our International Team, which specializes in taking US hits and making them global hits. We are an energetic group of die-hard travelers with a strong track record of identifying and acquiring winning programming from the English language, European and Asian markets. We currently manage 76 channels around the world with staff offices in London, Rome, Tokyo, Seoul, Munich and Singapore, and we're fluent in at least 42 languages. Parlez-vous francais? Ni hui shuo zhongwen ma? If you answered "yes" (in any language) and enjoy having your passport stamped, our department might just be your next destination.Job DescriptionTHE 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 preferredTHE 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