Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job DescriptionAs a Sales Planner, you will be primarily responsible for the development of strategic linear and digital sales proposals that meet both the advertiser and network's needs. You will also be responsible for managing day-to-day partner relationships and account management work.
Linear Responsibilities: - Lead in the creation of proposals for incoming RFPs by creating *** plans to meet advertiser and category objectives
- Build *** 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
- Complete additional projects as directed by Strategic Planning and Ad Sales Finance Management
- Develop strong understanding of our products and solutions for advertisers
- Establish relationships with agency and advertiser partners
- Respond to Sales requests about inventory, ad products, creative specifications, and research
- Liaison with partners to ensure that all contractual obligations are met
- Coordinate with CFS group to establish credit clearance process and non- *** billing procedures when applicable
Digital Responsibilities: - Team with Account Executive to understand agency/client goals and objectives and brainstorm solutions
- Accountable for campaign results and providing clients with strategic and tactical guidance to achieve online marketing objectives
- Combine data analytics and client feedback to configure, operate, and optimize campaigns to meet client objectives
- Work with all internal departments (Ad Ops, Marketing, Management, Site Teams, etc.) on the development and implementation of client campaigns
- Create *** plans that meet customer needs and maximize revenue for the Big Events Sports Group and *** Universal
- Manage client relationships and deliver superior customer service
- Handle client services and ensuring all digital campaigns get live, including collection of assets and liaising with Ad Ops to ensure campaigns go live as expected
- Lead the monitoring and reporting of campaign performance and proactively communicate any issues to internal team and client, when necessary
- Communicate campaign highlights and/or red flags to AE/Planning Manager to enable resolution with client
- Monitor campaign to ensure delivery (running internal and 3rd party reporting) - assist with billing
- Deliver campaign recap to AEs and/or clients summarizing performance
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 1+ years related experience in online or television *** sales or buying
Eligibility Requirements - Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research
- Strong knowledge of *** math and audience metrics
- Nights and weekends will be required surrounding *** Sports Big Event Tentpoles including, but not limited to: Olympics, World Cup, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football, Golf Majors
Desired Characteristics - Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and handle projects independently, as well as part of a team
- Ambitious and highly motivated
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Digital *** Industry experience preferred
- Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus
Additional Information Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range:$62,000-$70,000, bonus eligible
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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