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　　Job Description

　　The Sales Planner is primarily responsible for the development of strategic sales proposals that meet both the advertiser and network’s needs for the Sports Group.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Proposal Creation:

　　Liaison with partners to ensure that all contractual obligations are met

　　Coordinate with CFS group to establish credit clearance process and non-media billing procedures when applicable

　　Lead in the creation of proposals for incoming RFPs by creating media plans to meet advertiser and category objectives

　　Address client needs while highlighting our value and capabilities

　　Build media plans and schedule units based on inventory avails

　　Prepare and revise Upfront and Scatter sales plans that maximize the use of inventory while fulfilling agency/client requirements

　　Collaborate and brainstorm with the team in the creation of proactive and strategic proposals

　　Ensure media plans include accurate pricing and utilize approved products and available inventory and adhere to defined business processes to ensure optimal program performance

　　Complete additional projects as directed by Strategic Planning and Ad Sales Finance Management

　　Assist in the coordination of sales marketing materials

　　 Proposal Maintenance:

　　Work closely with Sales, Strategic Planning, and Commercial Ops to manage all preemptions and programming changes - recommend schedules according to availability, generate flow charts to reflect all changes, cancellation option and expansion options

　　Work closely with Inventory Managers to coordinate plan approvals

　　 Client Service:

　　Develop strong understanding of our products and solutions for advertisers

　　Assist in the creation of effective go-to-market tools for the sales team

　　Establish relationships with agency and advertiser partners

　　Respond to Sales requests about inventory, ad products, creative specifications, and research

　　Liaise with Sales, Strategic Planning, Ad Sales Finance, Commercial Ops, and Marketing to ensure sold schedules run

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

　　1+ year of experience in media planning or client service role

　　Proficient in Microsoft Excel

　　Eligibility Requirements:

　　Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered Desired Characteristics:

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with broad range of internal and external clients

　　Demonstrated project management skills

　　Well Organized and good attention to detail

　　Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and word

　　Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

　　Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus

　　Strong analytical and creative skills

　　A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment

　　High energy and teamwork mentality a must

　　Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

　　This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits)  of the Careers website. 

　　Salary range: $62,000-$70,000 (bonus eligible)

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