Manager, Strategic Planning

Job Purpose

Role includes providing support for all Planning elements including deal approval, stewardship and pricing. Manage aspects of inventory through strong working relationships with sales, inventory and traffic to ensure maximum usage and placement of ad time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategically maximize revenue through Inventory usage

Participate in the creation and maintenance of accurate rate cards

Assist in reviewing and approving plans & pricing

Create mix & stewardship guidelines across multiple networks and properties

Monitor stewardship by maintaining deal delivery and maximizing revenue

Generate, track and distribute assigned sales reports

Oversee the Planning Coordinators

Coordinate with Sales Assistants & Planners to enforce all Sales Administration deadlines, policies and procedures as directed by the Director of Planning

Work with Director to improve best practices and business process

Contribute to the training and development of Ad Sales Planners and Assistants

Support Sales SVP/Directors/Managers with Various Projects and Assignments, upon business needs

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years related experience in media sales or buying
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research
• Strong knowledge of media math and audience metrics

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice (if applicable)
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

• This position requires a strong media math skill set, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer skills required including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Mainframe and Dealmaker is preferred, but not required.

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