Sales Planner - Sports

Job Summary

As a Sales Planner on our elite Ad Sales team, you’ll work closely with our Account Executives as we engage, solicit and shepherd new and existing campaigns with our advertising partners.

What will you be doing?

• Monitor Account Executive's online/on-air schedules daily
• Create client profiles and prepare Account Executives for meetings
• Work with Marketing to create client solutions and promotional ideas for advertisers
• Build internal and external relationships and help Account Executive plan events for clients
• Resolve contract discrepancies
• Organize research and competitive information for Account Executive
• Provide support to Account Executive/management and complete additional projects as directed
• Attend and participate in Sales Planner training sessions
• Preparation of all post analysis
• Preparation and revision of proposals using Turner's systems to be presented to clients/agencies
• Actively track liability and arrange for under delivery schedules to air
• Familiar with research products, Nielsen and MRI

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of sales experience in a related field required; previous work on a digital sales team or at an advertising agency is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be outgoing, organized, efficient, team player and a strategic thinker.
• Proficient in various computer software (Microsoft Word for Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, MRI).
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic willing to get the job done.

But wait, there’s more!

• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• 2016 Best Company for Working Mothers
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the Time Warner family of powerhouse brands