NBCUniversal
Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The Sales Planner is primarily responsible for the development of strategic One Platform Linear sales proposals that meet both the advertiser and network’s needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Proposal Creation:
- Liaise with One Platform Linear Sales/Marketing partners to ensure all contractual obligations are met
- Lead in the creation of One Platform linear Sales proposals for incoming RFP’s that meet advertiser and category objectives
- Address client needs while highlighting the value and capabilities of the One Platform sales strategy
- Build One Platform linear media plans and schedule units based on inventory avails across the linear portfolio
- Prepare and revise One Platform Upfront & Scatter sales plans that maximize the use of inventory across the portfolio while fulfilling agency/client requirements
- Collaborate and brainstorm with Agency Partnerships, Client Partnerships, the Account Executive and Strategic Planning management in the creation of proactive and strategic proposals
- Ensure One Platform media plans include accurate pricing, approved marketing products, and available inventory while adhering to the business process to ensure optimal delivery performance
- Complete additional projects as directed by Strategic Planning and Ad Sales Finance management
- Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to build out One Platform sponsorship plans utilizing both Linear and Digital products
- Coordinate with CFS group to establish credit clearance process and non-media billing procedures when applicable
Proposal Maintenance:
- Work closely with Sales and Strategic Planning to manage and process all cancellation options and expansion options, and generate revised media plans and flow charts to reflect all changes
- Work closely with Inventory Managers to coordinate plan approvals
Client Service:
- Develop strong understanding of our One Platform 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/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Must be able to work EST hours
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- 1+ year of related experience in media sales or buying
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research
- Strong knowledge of media math and audience metrics
Desired Characteristics
- Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and handle projects independently, as well as part of a team
- Ambitious and highly motivated
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
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NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
