Inventory Strategy Specialist

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Overview/Purpose

The Inventory Strategy Specialist is a unique role responsible for strategizing creative inventory solutions in partnership with Ad Operations, Digital Media Strategy, and Global Revenue Strategy.

This position will work across pre-sale and post-sale, putting together tentpole package estimates, inventory projections and campaign optimizations. This person should be a creative thinker with the ability to work quickly and innovatively to ensure the efficient and effective use of Condé Nast’s ad inventory. The Inventory Strategy Specialist will have a focus in revenue retention while delivering on client KPIs. Extensive experience in digital advertising, campaign management and cross platform inventory solutions are key criteria for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Digital Media Strategy to deliver accurate presale forecasts for direct and programmatic guaranteed campaigns.
• Work closely with Global Revenue Strategy to build offerings for tentpole events such as Met Gala, Oscars and Vogue World.
• Strategize creative delivery optimizations across display, video, and email channels, balancing revenue retention with campaign success.
• Partner with internal teams to develop solutions that meet client KPIs and maximize revenue.
• Identify inefficiencies within deal life cycle
• Serve as an expert on Condé Nast’s product offerings and understand the needs of key accounts.
  
  

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in digital media planning, inventory management, or ad operations.
• Expertise with ad servers and order management systems (experience with Google Ad Manager and AdBook preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in G-Suite and Excel to organize, analyze, and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Solutions-oriented with an ability to come up with creative solutions to campaign problems.
  
  

The expected base salary range for this position is from $77,000-$90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.