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VP-Inventory&Analysis

Lead the Inventory & Analysis (Inventory) group as part of the larger sales team. The group is primarily responsible for:

• Management and effective use of NCM's commercial inventory, including the tracking of its consumption and availability
• Collaborating with other teams, including Sales and Pricing & Planning, to strategize how 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 team's activities, including monthly controls and revisions as needs change
• Expert knowledge of internal systems; can apply knowledge to solve 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.

The VP will be responsible for the leadership of a team of three (3) that will carry out the above responsibilities, among others.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend strategic solutions to maximize revenue and product utilization
• Oversee crucial functions including deal stewarding, pacing & posting and film projections
• Provide critical feedback and insight to EIS regarding development of key business systems
• Perform the role of architectural lead and/or consultant (depending on the project) for new tools brought into the Inventory workflow to ensure continuity and optimization
• Work with other teams to develop efficiencies in workflow and process, including the building and implementation of Excel-based reports & tools to 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
• Motivate, manage and foster learning and career development of three (3) Inventory team members who provide support for a National and Local Sales team
• Develop/Maintain relationships and the highest level of communication with partner departments and, in particular, the NCM Executive Team.
• Work closely with all members of the broader Pricing & Planning and Business & Network Operations team, to assure that everyone is informed and working collaboratively to provide our internal and external clients the highest level of service
• Create strategy to improve and increase efficiency in department/team operations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 15+ years business experience in media buying or planning; Experience with targeting and upfront planning highly preferred.
• Must have 10+ years of people management and mentoring experience.
• Exceptionally highly proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access; proficient in PowerBI and other Microsoft Office tools. Attains proficiency with new systems quickly.
• Motivational leadership; Sets and maintains high expectations for their team.
• Strong sense of 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.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with all level of staff; Comfortable interacting and negotiating with Sales Executives.
• Must have the ability to work effectively, multi-task in a fast-paced, high stress, high volume environment and meet deadlines with complete accuracy.
• Self-motivating, assertive, and energetic.

Every team member of NCM is expected to understand and consistently demonstrate our following core values:

• Honor
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Perseverance

Experience and Training: Any combination of the following experience and training (designated as required and/or preferred) that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: 15+ years business experience in media buying or planning; Experience with targeting and upfront planning highly preferred. Must have 10+ years of people management and mentoring experience.

Education: College degree required

Licensure / Certification: N/A

Work Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Salary Range & Benefit Options for New York Applicants:

Salary Range: Base Salary of approximately $160,000-$210,000 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 company's 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.