Ad Sales Planner

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing support to the Advertising Sales department by working with Account Executives to service clients on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build sales plans
• Assist in the daily maintenance of media schedules
• Service agencies and client requests such as media kits, tapes and traffic concerns
• Manage added value for all clients, coordinating, tracking, and implementing elements and providing recap and follow up
• Manage posting process: pre-post and allocate ADU’s, track pre-empted spots and provide make-goods as well as monitoring programming changes
• Create PowerPoint presentations for sponsorship opportunities and other projects as assigned
• Manage final posts for internal reporting and providing clients with final delivery overview
• Work with Research on agency requests
• Build and modify sales orders including weekly allocations and move requests
• Steward client accounts by creating and updating flowcharts and change notices
• Perform other tasks as delegated by supervisor

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year experience in Sales planning or Sales buying; OR
• Minimum 1-2 years experience as a Sales Assistant in a comparable Ad Sales environment
• Prior experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Prior experience creating excel charts and PowerPoint presentations
• Bachelor’s degree is required with emphasis in Marketing, Advertising, Communication or related field highly desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Prior cable or entertainment experience
• Excellent ability to pay close attention to detail and to understand written and oral instructions
• Excellent ability to organize and schedule work effectively
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing responsibilities
• Must be team-oriented and have a collaborative work style with ability to building strong working relationships

• Proficiency with databases highly desired
• Prior Sales experience is preferred
• Effectively plans work and follows through to completion
• Listens well and actively engages others to facilitate positive outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude
• Personally commits to excellence in every aspect of work

The hourly rate range for this job is between $27.54 and $34.42. Hourly rates will take into consideration several factors including location.

Hallmark Media is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpq5mo-216-73-216-105-42 in your application.