Sales Planner, Pharmaceutical Team

Job Description

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Sales Planner to work in a Pharmaceutical team focused on generating ad revenue for all pharmaceutical accounts. The Sales Planner will be responsible for gaining in-depth understanding of assigned accounts and supporting the Group Advertising Director through all steps of sale and implementation. This position requires self-motivation and extreme attention to detail since this advertising category has specific requirements and guidelines. The Sales Planner must fully comprehend and adhere to all the nuances of this ad category including but not limited to billing, marketing and positioning.

What you'll do:
• Responsible for sales call preparation
• Accurately complete requested RFPs
• Handle requests/process for RFP completion which includes marketing req forms; research; positioning requests; scheduling brainstorm meetings
• Track positioning for print
• Manage insertion order approval and confirm layout
• Maintain Salesforce updates--print and digital
• Attend appropriate sales calls with Group Advertising Director and help manage client requests/correspondence
• Manage internal communication with Hearst Media Solutions teams along with the Integrated Brands sales and marketing teams
• Some administrative duties

Who you are:
• 1-2 years publishing/advertising experience
• Must be able to multi-task, have strong organizational skills and work in fast-paced high pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Must have working knowledge of magazine publishing business
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with highly collaborative style
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior attention to detail and timely follow-through is critical
• Working knowledge of Salesforce is preferred
• Proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel

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