The ad says“Excellent knowledge of advertising and digital media”
The ad says“The Sales Planner will be knowledgeable of digital and audio advertising platforms, tools, and products to create compelling media offerings. The Sales Planner will work with The Athletic clients externally and be a partner to sales and other operational teams internally”
The ad says“Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications; sales and data management tools such as Salesforce are also desirable”
The ad says“Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications; sales and data management tools such as Salesforce are also desirable”
Values
The ad says“Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications; sales and data management tools such as Salesforce are also desirable”
The Sales Planner will act in partnership with our Advertising Sales & Strategy teams to lead and support thoughtful and compelling programs that deliver successful outcomes for our Advertisers
The Sales Planner will be knowledgeable of digital and audio advertising platforms, tools, and products to create compelling media offerings. The Sales Planner will work with The Athletic clients externally and be a partner to sales and other operational teams internally
Support development of RFP (Requests for Proposal) process utilizing the full scope of The Athletic’s ad products that strategically address the advertiser’s needs and campaign objectives for digital and audio business lines
Build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars, and negotiate Terms & Conditions; Enter final plans into online proposal systems
Manage the digital process workflow from RFP to IO and liaise with key approval stakeholders in AdOps, Revenue Analytics, Legal, Ad Product, Research and Strategy
Adhere to process controls and ensure all approvals are accurately secured
Maintain proper documentation of all IOs, T&Cs and Campaign activities
Attend all Product trainings and develop a deep understanding of the full suite of The Athletic’s products across all platforms
Assist with campaign kick off management
Coordinate handoff of digital campaigns to AdOps to ensure pre and post sales continuity
Field customer complaints and work with the appropriate department to resolve them
Respond to servicing and information requests from team members and clients: work with various internal teams to gather information for customers and fulfill requests
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
Communicate detailed and specific account information to Sales and Operations management as needed
When other team members are out of office or low on bandwidth, Planner is responsible for coverage and resourcing assistance to support larger department needs
Planner is expected to surf the TA site regularly and frequently to ensure our Client’s ads are delivering as expected
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401 (k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits
Preferred experience
1-2+ years media experience
Strong ability to communicate end-to-end planning process and share that knowledge with the larger team
Collaborative, responsive and accountable
Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications; sales and data management tools such as Salesforce are also desirable
Attention to detail and organized
Excellent knowledge of advertising and digital media
Motivated self-starter and quick learner
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent communication skills both with external clients as well as internal stakeholders
BS/BA degree or related degree
This is a remote-based position in the United States or Canada
