Sales Planner

AMC Networks•New York, NY

7d•$54,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Sales Planner to join our Pricing & Inventory and Direct Response team based in our New York, NY office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2-3 years of relevant work experience
1.5 years of media experience required
Well-organized and able handle multiple tasks without losing the necessary attention to detail
Fostering teamwork
Problem solver able to proactively address any concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively between internal and external counterparts
Knowledge of media math (CPM, reweights, rating calculations)
Ability to work with sales planning and C-post systems
Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Digital experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Create linear and digital media plans based on pricing and planning direction.
Assist in pricing negotiations between the AMCN Pricing & Planning Team and the agency for all upfront and scatter buys.
Maximize linear and digital revenue potential given marketplace and inventory conditions.
Track individual deal delivery and proactively execute solutions for any liability or over-delivery.
Oversee and assist in the execution of both on-air and digital marketing campaigns from the initial pitch stage to the final activation.
Assist Pricing & Inventory as well as Commercial Revenue Sales teams in ad hoc projects and analyses.
Work closely with Ad Ops/Comm Ops departs regarding the timing and execution and expected delivery of all on-air elements; that meet the log deadlines.
Work with Sales and the client to resolve deal billing issues & discrepancies.
Mentor & participate in the development of Sales Assistants.