• by David Goetzl  @dgoetzl, March 12, 2008

As the 8-8-08 launch of the Beijing Olympics approaches, NBC Universal has promoted two sales executives charged with attracting advertisers.

Paul Wilson is now vice president of Olympic sales, while Jeff Clachko has been promoted to director in the group.

Wilson will report to Seth Winter, senior vice president, sales and marketing, NBC Universal sports and Olympics. Wilson had been director of sports sales and has more than 25 years in media sales experience. He joined NBC in 2001 at MSNBC.

Clachko and Jay Marsac are now directors in Olympic sales. Clachko was an account executive.