Sales Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Strategize and create comprehensive media plans from start to finish, with a clear understanding of inventory, KPIs, and product metrics.

• Serve as a reliable planning expert for Sales, Strategy, and Program Management within the pod structure, offering support to 1-2 pod groups.

• Oversee client requests during the RFP process, addressing plan modifications, budget adjustments, distribution inquiries, industry insights, specifications, and timeline development.

• Leverage internal resources and tools to enhance presentations and proposals with pertinent data.

• Become a Super User of the Order Management System, engaging in feature testing, bug resolution, and critical update assessments.

• Cultivate an in-depth understanding of the NYT Product Catalogue.

• Carry out at least two stretch projects, which may include subject matter expertise, taskforce involvement, mentoring, development of training materials, Media Mint support, or other projects assigned by management.

• Mentor 1-2 Sales Planners, facilitating their training and professional growth.

• Assist in assigning and evaluating the work, deadlines, quality, and performance of Sales Planners.

• Provide training to Sales Planners on OMS/Workflow, NYT Product Knowledge, and Terms & Conditions.

• Build reliable relationships with Sales leaders through dependability, product and strategic know-how, and open lines of communication.

• Lead the onboarding process for new Sales Planners.

• Contribute to broader team discussions and support the entire portfolio.

• Manage interdepartmental workflows in accordance with established processes and timelines.

• Handle ad hoc projects that shape the future direction of the Advertising sector and position NYT as an industry leader.

• Exhibit knowledge of the advertising landscape, including Viewability, Terms & Conditions, Reporting, Brand Safety, and Data Privacy.

• Provide coverage and resource assistance when other pod team members are unavailable or have limited capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Digital advertising (Audio experience is a plus).

• Digital Planning experience is essential.

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) required.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.

• Familiarity with online proposal systems such as Lineup/Adpoint, DSM, Fat Tail, and Operative is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft and Google office applications, as well as sales and data management tools like Sales Force, is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable compensation, including an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be offered for U.S. roles based on position.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).

• Company-matching 401(k) plan.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.