Sales Planner

Sales Planner

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

About the Role

As a Sales Planner, you will support the dynamic digital and integrated sales organization for a pod of sales professionals. A large part of the work will develop digital and integrated media plans and buy details that lead to sales campaign success and renewal. You will oversee the pre-sale process and ensure quality service to our advertisers from reservations and media plan creation and some post-sale activity on print campaigns. Individuals will become knowledgeable in the sales process and serve as a team liaison with advertising agencies and clients and with internal groups. You will also represent sales staff in following up on questions or requesting information or materials with agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Guide logistical flow of pre- and post-digital and print ad campaigns, working on behalf of sales with other departments.
• Support development of the Requests for Proposal (RFP) process using the full scope of NYT ad products.
• Build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars.
• Update Salesforce database throughout the sales process with necessary account information.
• Respond to servicing and information requests from team members and advertisers.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years work experience
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft and Google Suite applications
• 2+ years of experience with Salesforce

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Media
• Experience working in an Advertising or Publication industry

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019060

The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$39.64 - $43.96 USD