Strategic Sales Planner, NBCU Local

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sales Planner is part of a team of enthusiastic media professionals who connect various divisions at NBCU Local. This role will partner with Business Development Directors, Holding Company Account Managers, NBC National Partners, and other internal teams responsible for selling all linear, digital, social, and OOH products with the goal to build strategic and successful media campaigns and sponsorships that span all products in the NBCUniversal portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in media planning, buying, or sales with knowledge of broadcast, digital, social and out of home preferred
• Must be expert in excel and proficient in PowerPoint
• Experience with Wide Orbit, Donovan, Sales Force, Op1, Freewheel and media research tools, broadcast and/or digital sales systems
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional communication, project management and presentation skills
• Clear, concise, objective and professional written and verbal communicator
• Superior organizational skills - must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and handle projects independently as well as part of a team
• Must be willing to work in New York City area

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of marketing and creative assets, terminology and standard practices
• Collaborative, team-player who exhibits strong communication and problem-solving skills when working with several internal departments and external partners/vendors
• Expertise in financial metrics
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Acute attention to detail and well-organized
• Creative and strategic planner with clear ideation and execution abilities
• Knowledge of changing digital landscape a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and executing high-level RFPs marketing/cross platform media proposals across the NBCU portfolio (containing NBC & TLMD owned stations and affiliates, Regional Sports Networks, National Diginet Cable, targeted digital assets, OTT, Peacock, and social platforms).
• Lead in the creation of strategic proposals for incoming new business opportunities by creating multi-market cross-platform media plans and sponsorships based on cost, available inventory, and approved products to meet advertiser and category objectives
• Work with editorial and sales marketing teams to develop media plans with maximum impact and feasibility
• Help develop and track strategic social campaigns across the NBCU Local portfolio, including local and tentpole sports opportunities
• Maintain relationships with direct client partners during pre-sale and post-sale by communicating campaign deliveries and post buy analysis
• Liaison with research, strategy, production, AdOps, editorial, and finance teams
• Use internal research and external media trends to become a strategist for sales team and clients
• Complete additional projects as directed by VP of Strategic Planning & Marketing and Director of Strategic Planning including project management, custom content creation, social-first campaigns, and tentpole event activation (including Olympics, Super Bowl, World Cup, NFL, Thanksgiving Parade, Award Shows, etc).
• Assist in the coordination of sales marketing materials

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level