Sales Planner, Premiere Networks

iHeartMedia • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Premiere Networks is looking for a detail-oriented Sales Planner to help bring national advertising campaigns to life. In this role, you'll work closely with sales and operations teams to build media proposals, manage inventory, process advertising orders, and ensure campaigns are executed seamlessly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with data, and love being at the center of cross-functional collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and a high volume of requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize large volumes of email communication while maintaining a high level of accuracy and responsiveness.
• Experience working across multiple software platforms simultaneously; proficiency with Microsoft Excel is preferred and experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across sales, operations, traffic, and finance teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy when handling proposals, orders, pricing, and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
• Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
• Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own decisions

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage national advertising proposals for agencies and clients, ensuring recommendations align with campaign goals, inventory availability, and revenue objectives.
• Partner closely with Account Executives, Revenue Management, Traffic, and Sales Operations teams to build accurate media plans and support the sales process from proposal through execution.
• Process advertising orders and manage daily campaign clearances, ensuring schedules are accurate, approved, and executed according to client expectations.
• Monitor inventory availability and utilization across Premiere Networks programming, helping maximize revenue opportunities while maintaining inventory integrity.
• Review pricing and inventory allocations to ensure campaigns are booked appropriately and inventory is used efficiently.
• Provide ongoing support for active campaigns, including order revisions, schedule changes, issue resolution, and client-related requests.
• Maintain accurate records and data within company systems, generating reports and insights that support sales and revenue performance.
• Communicate effectively across multiple departments to resolve issues, gather information, and ensure campaigns move smoothly from order to air.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree