What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Planner (Linear) position at Disney Entertainment?
Job Summary :
About The Role & Team
Disney Ad Sales’ Revenue Management division is seeking a Linear Sales Planner to join our dynamic Planning team! Are you someone who displays a dedication to learn and grow in a high energy environment? We are looking for a strong communicator focused on building and maintaining impactful relationships, both internally and externally. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a results-based, fun, sales environment, this opportunity may be the next move for you! For this role, we're looking for a highly detail oriented and organized individual who is excited to collaborate and work cross-functionally across our Sales and Operations teams. In this role you will support a dedicated book(s) of business, managing the RFP process from proposal generation to order entry across assigned Disney brands (ESPN, FX, National Geographic, Freeform, Disney Kids, ABC) and business verticals.
What You Will Do
Partner internally with Sales and Revenue Management to implement packaging and pricing strategy, as defined by Revenue Management ratecards and guidelines
Manages daily maintenance of active deals and builds media plans for Upfront and Scatter deals
Maintain the pipeline in collaboration with your Sales team
Execute budget revisions including incremental spend, optimizations, makegoods, and cancellations
Provides account and planning subject matter expertise on advertisers’ specific preferences
Collaborates with internal and external teams to accomplish client needs and meet / exceed internal goals
Analyzes campaign delivery and assigns make-good inventory
Partner closely with Account Management to execute campaigns, maximize delivery against contracted goals, and address client reporting needs
Communicate effectively with agency contacts to address RFP deliverables and ad hoc requests
Manages priorities autonomously and effectively across multiple internal stakeholders and books of business
PROPOSAL & DEAL MANAGEMENT
In designated DAS systems, support a dedicated book(s) of business, managing the RFP process from proposal generation to order entry all the way through liability satisfaction and deal closure.
CUSTOMER SERVICE / EXTERNAL PARTNERS
As one of multiple key contacts for external clients, provide customer service across the life of the deal. Partner closely with both the AM and Ad Ops teams to ensure clean campaign execution. Update agency partners on delivery against contracted goals, the need for unit changes v “as booked” and address any client reporting needs.
DEAL FUFILLMENT / INTERNAL COLLABORATOR
Applying business direction from internal constituents, especially RYM, in response to the RFP “ask” across assigned Disney brands and business verticals, collaborate with internal departments from Research to Solutions to Traffic and Finance to ensure deal preferred handling / satisfaction. Identify means by which to both best satisfy agency needs and maximize opportunity for DAS.
Required Qualifications & Skills
2 years of professional experience; media sales planning and / or buying experience strongly preferred
An excitement to work in a collaborative Ad Sales team environment
A positive demeanor and approach when handling day-to-day tasks
An ability to effectively problem-solve and multi-task
Strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Embodies an eager-to-learn attitude with a drive to take on new responsibilities
Experience working across Microsoft Suite, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
Proficiency in media math and terminology is advantageous
Familiarity with sales systems
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The hiring range for this position based in New York is $74,000 to $90,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Salary : $74,000 - $90,400
