Sales Planner

## Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. ## Job Description As a Sales Planner, you will be primarily responsible for the development of strategic One Platform Proposals. **Duties and Responsibilities** ***Proposal Creation:*** - Liaise with One Platform Sales/Marketing partners to ensure all contractual obligations are met - Lead in the creation of One Platform Sales proposals for incoming RFP’s that meet advertiser and category objectives - Address client needs while highlighting the value and capabilities of the One Platform sales strategy - Build One Platform linear media plans and schedule units based on inventory avails across the linear portfolio - Build linear flight plans across ELG, Hispanic, News & Broadcast - Prepare and revise One Platform Upfront & Scatter sales plans that maximize the use of inventory across the portfolio while fulfilling agency/client requirements - Collaborate and brainstorm with Agency Partnerships, Client Partnerships, the Account Executive and Strategic Planning management in the creation of proactive and strategic proposals - Ensure One Platform media plans include accurate pricing, approved marketing products, and available inventory while adhering to the business process to ensure optimal delivery performance - Complete additional projects as directed by Strategic Planning and Ad Sales Finance management - Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to build out One Platform sponsorship plans - Coordinate with CFS group to establish credit clearance process and non-media billing procedures when applicable ***Proposal Maintenance:*** - Work closely with Sales and Strategic Planning to manage and process all cancellation options and expansion options, and generate revised media plans and flow charts to reflect all changes - Work closely with Inventory Managers, Com Ops & Marketing to coordinate plan approvals ***Client Service:*** - Develop strong understanding of our One Platform products and solutions for advertisers - Assist in the creation of effective go to market tools for the sales team - Establish relationships with agency and advertiser partners - Respond to Sales requests about inventory, ad products, creative specifications, and research - Liaise with Sales, Strategic Planning, Ad Sales Finance, Commercial Ops, and Marketing to ensure sold schedules run ## Qualifications - Minimum 1+ year of related experience in media sales or buying - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience **Desired Characteristics:** - Solid knowledge of m…