David Pisani
Cortlandt Manor,NY
Summary
Resourceful Vice President with over twenty years of results-oriented experience in sales management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President / Media & Entertainment
Ampersand
New York, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Manage and supervise the Media and Entertainment category at Ampersand, successfully selling local, national, addressable, and streaming inventory to a wide range of broadcast, cable, premium, and streaming video outlets. Responsible for overseeing four teams and driving over $200 million in revenue.
- Manage financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Implemented effective strategies that enhanced collaboration between management team members and staff across the organization.
- Achieved successful brand positioning through the creation and implementation of comprehensive marketing plans.
Director of Sales / Media & Entertainment
Ampersand
New York, NY
11.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed and supervised the Media and Entertainment New York team at Ampersand, successfully selling local, national, addressable, and streaming inventory to a wide range of broadcast, cable, premium, and streaming video outlets. Driving over $100 million in revenue.
Sales Manager
Ampersand (formerly NCC Media)
New York, NY
09.2003 - 11.2013
- Managed sales for the largest team in the New York office, collaborating with agencies and MVPDs on ad campaigns across diverse categories.
- Oversaw a staff of 18 employees, leading them to sell 10 DMAs across the top 25 markets.
Sales Manager
Petry Television
New York, NY
04.1993 - 08.2001
- Managed sales for 15 DMA markets, successfully selling local broadcast inventory to diverse agencies and clients in various industries.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Television
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Sales Leadership
- Customer Service
- Client Relationship Building
- Staff Development
- Proposals and presentations
- Strategic Planning
- Results-Driven
- Forecasting
Timeline
Vice President / Media & Entertainment
Ampersand
02.2024 - Current
Director of Sales / Media & Entertainment
Ampersand
11.2013 - 02.2020
Sales Manager
Ampersand (formerly NCC Media)
09.2003 - 11.2013
Sales Manager
Petry Television
04.1993 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Television
New York University