Sales Planner, Sports

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

The Sales Planner is primarily responsible for the development of strategic sales proposals that meet both the advertiser and network's needs for the Sports Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

Proposal Creation:
• Liaison with partners to ensure that all contractual obligations are met
• Coordinate with CFS group to establish credit clearance process and non-media billing procedures when applicable
• Lead in the creation of proposals for incoming RFPs by creating media plans to meet advertiser and category objectives
• Address client needs while highlighting our value and capabilities
• Build media plans and schedule units based on inventory avails
• Prepare and revise Upfront and Scatter sales plans that maximize the use of inventory while fulfilling agency/client requirements
• Collaborate and brainstorm with the team in the creation of proactive and strategic proposals
• Ensure media plans include accurate pricing and utilize approved products and available inventory and adhere to defined business processes to ensure optimal program performance
• Complete additional projects as directed by Strategic Planning and Ad Sales Finance Management
• Assist in the coordination of sales marketing materials

Proposal Maintenance:
• Work closely with Sales, Strategic Planning, and Commercial Ops to manage all preemptions and programming changes - recommend schedules according to availability, generate flow charts to reflect all changes, cancellation option and expansion options
• Work closely with Inventory Managers to coordinate plan approvals

Client Service:
• Develop strong understanding of our products and solutions for advertisers
• Assist in the creation of effective go-to-market tools for the sales team
• Establish relationships with agency and advertiser partners
• Respond to Sales requests about inventory, ad products, creative specifications, and research
• Liaise with Sales, Strategic Planning, Ad Sales Finance, Commercial Ops, and Marketing to ensure sold schedules run

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of experience in media planning or client service role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with broad range of internal and external clients
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Well Organized and good attention to detail
• Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and word
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus
• Strong analytical and creative skills
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment
• High energy and teamwork mentality a must

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $62,000-$70,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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