Media Sales Planner

Dow Jones; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London seeks a detail-oriented Sales Planner to collaborate with the sales team and manage campaign deliverables. Candidates should have experience in advertising operations and strong analytical skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and education benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with advertising operations or media planning team, preferably client-facing.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales team on RFPs and provide inventory solutions.
• Produce sales proposals in order management system.
• Monitor and optimize campaigns for successful launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Ad Manager

OperativeOne

Excel

Word

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a solution driven candidate who would describe themselves as being analytical, collaborative and highly organized. The Sales Planning team is comfortable working in a deadline driven environment and being communicative about their deliverables. The most successful individuals understand how to prioritize their workload and can be agile and adapt quickly if an urgent matter arises. The team is focused on pricing integrity, media plan strategy and campaign delivery, but also on continued upskilling and leadership training and opportunities.

By joining our global Sales Planning organization you will be a part of a diverse and growing team where you will continue to learn, be challenged and work directly with our clients on best-in-class advertising campaigns. You will report to the Manager, Sales Planning.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the sales team on RFPs to provide proposal ideas and inventory solutions that best meet the client expectations and proposal objectives while maintaining pricing integrity and inventory package strategy
• Produce sales proposals in order management system leveraging yield tools required (does not include creation of client presentations) and reserve inventory once deal is approved
• Work directly with advertisers or media agencies to collect campaign assets and communicate across internal teams for a successful and timely launch
• Monitor and optimize campaigns so that revenue is maintained and balanced with client goals (this includes providing recommendations and insights directly to advertisers or media agencies)
• Solid understanding of Dow Jones product offering and operational capabilities
• Analyze user data and audience metrics via advertising tools
• Assist Senior Planners and Planning Managers by utilizing historical data to support strategic decision about new media sales initiatives

Requirements:

• Experience working with an advertising operations or media planning team, preferably in a client-facing role
• Experience using one or more ad serving and/or order management systems (i.e. Google Ad Manager, OperativeOne, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated with proven analytical, strategic, and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in person, over email and virtual meeting spaces with the ability to articulate complex scenarios to clients and internal teams effectively
• Advanced computer applications skills (Excel, Word, Google Suite)
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category:

Sales

Union Status:

Non-Union role