At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- New York, NY
About the role
- The Advertising team is looking for a Sales Planner who is a digital and integrated sales plan expert to oversee the pre-sale process and ensure quality service to advertisers.
- You will serve as the support for a dynamic digital and integrated sales organization for a pod of sales professionals, developing media plans that lead to campaign success and renewal.
Responsibilities
- Guide logistical flow of pre- and post-digital and print ad campaigns, working on behalf of sales with other departments such as Research, Ad Ops, Sales Development, Ad Products and the Content Studio.
- Support development of RFP (Requests for Proposal) process using the full scope of NYT ad products that address the advertiser’s needs and campaign goals for both print and digital.
- Build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars.
- Enter final plans into online proposal systems such as Atlas and Media Visor, et al.
- Update Salesforce database throughout the sales process with necessary account information, including Opportunities, Call Reports, Rate Adjustments.
- Respond to servicing and information requests from team members and advertisers; work with multiple teams to gather information for customers, or to fulfill requests, such as tickets for events, comp subscriptions.
- Coordinate and schedule various meetings for accounts such as client tours, meetings and brainstorming meetings with internal support teams.
- 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.
- Understand the full suite of NYT products across all platforms and how to work with other New York Times Advertising departments.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree
- 2+ years media experience
- 2+ years of experience with Microsoft and Google Suite applications
- 2+ years of experience with Sales Force
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working in an Advertising or Publication industry
Benefits
- Annual bonus and restricted stock
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
Workplace
- Hybrid role based in New York headquarters
- Expect to be in the office 3 days per week
Skills
- Google Suite
- Salesforce
- Atlas
- Media Visor
