VP-Inventory&Analysis

ABOUT NCM:

We are the countrys largest most innovative cinema advertising platform whose mission is to unite brands with our young diverse audience through the power of movies and pop culture. Hundreds of millions of moviegoers watch The Noovie Showeach year which airs in movie theaters nationwide prior to the trailers and feature film. NCM offers advertisers incredible reach with unrivaled engagement making cinema a premium destination for advertisers. Were a dynamic fast-moving company focused on enhancing the moviegoing experience while developing creative ways for brands to connect with our hard-to-reach audience.

Were committed to diversity inclusion and belonging and strive to create a culture that leans into innovation collaboration accountability honor and perseverance. Were obsessed with the movies client solutions and having fun while we work. If that sounds like a great sequel to your careers story check us out at SUMMARY:

Lead the Inventory& Analysis (Inventory)group as part of thelarger sales group is primarily responsible for:

• Management and effective use of NCMs commercial inventory includingthe tracking ofitsconsumption and availability

• Collaborating with other teams including Sales andPricing & Planning to strategizehow inventory usage can create opportunities to close deals or increase revenue

• Stewardship of deals which includes tracking of audience delivery against guarantees and planning of make good inventory when warranted as well as reporting the pacing and posting of audience performance

• Creation of film attendance projections that drive the audiences that are sold to clients

• Lead for SOX controls related to the teams activies including monthly controls and revisions as needs change

• Expert knowledge of internal systems; can apply knowledge tosolve strategic challenges and identify/solve operational issues

• Development of new reports or tools to align with changes in strategy and reporting requirements

• Being the subject matter experts for any strategic developmental or business process conversations that involve the team providing key insight into impact R&Os etc.

TheVPwill be reponsible for the leadership of a team ofthree(3) that will carry out the above responsibilities among others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essentialduties andresponsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Recommend strategic solutions to maximize revenue and productutilization

• Oversee crucial functions including deal stewardingpacing & posting andfilm projections

• Provide critical feedback and insighttoEISregardingdevelopment of key business systems

• Perform the role of architectural lead and/or consultant (depending on the project) for new tools brought into theInventoryworkflow to ensure continuity and optimization

• Work withother teamsto develop efficiencies in workflow and process including the buildingand implementation ofExcel-based reports & toolsto bring these improvements

• Educate oneself on historical movie performance and upcoming movie expectations for the purpose of making informed decisions around film projections and audience demo composition

• Motivatemanageand foster learning and career development ofthree(3)Inventoryteam members who provide support for a National andLocalSales team

• Develop/Maintainrelationships and the highest level of communication withpartner departmentsand in particularthe NCM Executive Team.

• Work closely with all members of the broaderPricing & Planning andBusiness & NetworkOperations team to assure that everyone is informed and working collaboratively to provide our internal and externalclientsthe highest level of service

• Create strategy to improve and increase efficiency in department/team operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 15 years business experience in media buying or planning; Experience with targeting and upfront planning highlypreferred.

• Must have10 years of people management and mentoring experience.

• Motivational leadership; Sets andmaintainshigh expectationsfor their team.

• Strong senseof team; Works gracefully with a diverse palate of personalities with minimal conflict.

• Ability to nurture professional relationships both in person and over distances.

• Instinctual problem-solving; Consistently displays good judgment in decision making.

• Exceptionally highly proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access;proficient inPowerBIand other Microsoft Office new systems quickly.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with alllevelof staff; Comfortable interacting and negotiating with Sales Executives.

• Must have the ability to work effectively multi-task in a fast-paced high stress high volumeenvironmentand meet deadlines with complete accuracy.

• Self-motivating assertive and energetic.

• Every team member of NCM is expected to understand and consistentlydemonstrateour following core values:
  • Honor
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Innovation
  • Perseverance

Experienceand Training:

Any combination ofthe followingexperience and training(designatedasrequiredand/or preferred)that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:15yearsbusiness experience in media buying or planning; Experience with targeting and upfront planning have10 years of people management and mentoring experience.

Education:College degreerequired

Licensure /Certification:

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Conditions:

This joboperatesin a professional office environment.â This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets.

Physical Conditions:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To requestan accommodation please contactHuman Resourcesat or email:.

****Out-of-market applicants are welcome. Please be advised that NCM does not pay any relocation expenses****

SALARY RANGE & BENEFIT OPTIONS FOR NEW YORK APPLICANTS:

Salary Range: Base Salary of approximately $XXXXX-$XXXXX annually plus bonus - compensation is commensurate with skills & experience.

Benefits Options:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave (parental vacation personal days and sick)
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance

This information is provided as the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.

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