Sales Planner

About The Role:

• Act in partnership with our Advertising Sales & Strategy teams to lead and support thoughtful and compelling programs.
• Be knowledgeable of digital and audio advertising platforms, tools, and products to create compelling media offerings.
• Work with The Athletic clients externally and be a partner to sales and other operational teams internally.

Responsibilities:

• Support RFP process utilizing the full scope of The Athletic’s ad products; address the advertiser’s needs and campaign objectives.
• Build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars, and negotiate Terms & Conditions.
• Manage the digital process workflow from RFP to IO and liaise with key approval stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 1-2+ years media experience & BS/BA degree or related degree.
• Excellent knowledge of advertising and digital media & proficiency in Microsoft and Google office applications.
• Motivated self-starter and quick learner & collaborative, responsive and accountable.