Sales Planning Coordinator Jobs

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About the Role

The Sales Planning Coordinator will provide team support to a pod of sales professionals (Planners, Account Managers and Account Directors), and create media sales plans. The Sales Planning Coordinator will become knowledgeable in all aspects of the sales process. This role is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in advertising within a Media and Publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Update Salesforce database throughout the sales process with necessary account information, including Opportunities, Call Reports, Rate Adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule several meetings for accounts such as tours of the Idea Lab and brainstorming meetings with internal support teams.
• Will be responsible for general office administration as required, such as ordering materials for the office, facility issues, etc., as required.
• Communicate detailed and specific account information to Sales and sales support management under the direction of the sales planners.
• Provide support to Sales Planners in the completion of the Sales Planners’ print responsibilities, e.g., communicate with COF, request/submit reservations and positions under the direction of Sales Planners, and communicate about RA’s for billing.
• Help with the retrieval and customization of product slides and presentations using PowerPoint and Keynote (if applicable).
• Support development of RFP (Requests for Proposal) process assisting the planning team with media plans, using the full scope of NYT ad products that address the advertiser’s needs and campaign goals for both print and digital.
• Under the direction of the Sales Planner, build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars for budget requests under $100k.
• Respond to servicing and information requests from team members; work with several teams to gather information for customers, or to fulfill requests, such as tickets for events, comp subscriptions, etc.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related experience
• Microsoft office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Familiarity with sales and data management tools such as SalesForce
• A keen interest in the advertising sales profession
• Motivated self- starter possessing excellent communication and organization skills

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay range for this role is between $65,000.00 and $76,500.00.

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