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Job Description

About the Role

The Sales Planning Coordinator will provide team support to a pod of sales professionals (Planners, Account Managers and Account Directors), and create media sales plans.  The Sales Planning Coordinator will become knowledgeable in the sales process.  This role is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in advertising within a Media and Publishing environment. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Support development of RFP (Requests for Proposal) process assisting the planning team with media plans, using the full scope of NYT ad products that address the advertiser’s needs and campaign goals for both print and digital.

• Help with the retrieval and customization of product slides and presentations using Powerpoint and Keynote (if applicable).

• Under the direction of the Sales Planner, build and revise media plans, check avails, reserve fixed placements and update associated fixed placement calendars for budget requests under $100k.

• Update Salesforce database throughout the sales process with necessary account information, including Opportunities, Call Reports, Rate Adjustments.

• Provide support to Sales Planners in the completion of the Sales Planners’ print responsibilities, e.g., communicate with COF, request/submit reservations and positions under the direction of Sales Planners, and communicate about RA’s for billing.

• Respond to servicing and information requests from team members; work with multiple teams to gather information for customers, or to fulfill requests, such as tickets for events, comp subscriptions, etc.

• Coordinate multiple meetings for accounts such as tours of the Idea Lab and brainstorming meetings with internal support teams.

• Communicate detailed account information to Sales and sales support management under the direction of the sales planners.

• Will be responsible for general office administration, such as ordering materials for the office, facility issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related experience

• Experienced with  Microsoft office and Google applications
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree

• Familiarity with sales and data management tools such as SalesForce

• A interest in the advertising sales profession

The annual base pay range for this role is between $66,300.00 and $66,300.00.

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