National Ad Sales Planner - Data-Driven Media Pro

iHeartMedia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Spirit day for volunteering

401K plan

EAP – counseling and financial/legal/家

Job summary

iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, seeks a detail-oriented Sales Planner in Chicago to develop national ad proposals and manage inventory for campaigns. You will collaborate with Sales, Revenue, Traffic, and Operations to ensure orders are processed, schedules are accurate, and campaigns air as planned.

The role emphasizes data-driven proposals, cross-department coordination, and delivering on revenue goals while maintaining inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of email with accuracy and responsiveness.
• Experience across multiple software platforms; Excel preferred and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling proposals, orders, pricing, and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage national advertising proposals for agencies and clients, ensuring recommendations align with campaign goals, inventory availability, and revenue objectives.
• Partner closely with Account Executives, Revenue Management, Traffic, and Sales Operations teams to build accurate media plans and support the sales process from proposal through execution.
• Process advertising orders and manage daily campaign clearances, ensuring schedules are accurate, approved, and executed according to client expectations.
• Monitor inventory availability and utilization across Premiere Networks programming, helping maximize revenue opportunities while maintaining inventory integrity.
• Review pricing and inventory allocations to ensure campaigns are booked appropriately and inventory is used efficiently.
• Provide ongoing support for active campaigns, including order revisions, schedule changes, issue resolution, and client-related requests.
• Maintain accurate records and data within company systems, generating reports and insights that support sales and revenue performance.
• Communicate effectively across multiple departments to resolve issues, gather information, and ensure campaigns move smoothly from order to air.

Skills

Organizational skills

Email management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, seeks a detail-oriented Sales Planner in Chicago to develop national ad proposals and manage inventory for campaigns. You will collaborate with Sales, Revenue, Traffic, and Operations to ensure orders are processed, schedules are accurate, and campaigns air as planned.

The role emphasizes data-driven proposals, cross-department coordination, and delivering on revenue goals while maintaining inventory integrity.