Sales Planner (Linear)
Posted 2025-04-06About The Role & Team
Disney Ad Sales Revenue Management division is seeking a Linear Sales Planner to join our dynamic Planning team! Are you someone who displays a dedication to learn and grow in a high energy environment? We are looking for a strong communicator focused on building and maintaining impactful relationships, both internally and externally. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a results-based, fun, sales environment, this opportunity may be the next move for you! For this role, we're looking for a highly detail oriented and organized individual who is excited to collaborate and work cross-functionally across our Sales and Operations teams. In this role you will support a dedicated book(s) of business, managing the RFP process from proposal generation to order entry across assigned Disney brands (ESPN, FX, National Geographic, Freeform, Disney Kids, ABC) and business verticals.
What You Will Do
 Partner internally with Sales and Revenue Management to implement packaging and pricing strategy, as defined by Revenue Management ratecards and guidelines
 Manages daily maintenance of active deals and builds media plans for Upfront and Scatter deals
 Maintain the pipeline in collaboration with your Sales team
 Execute budget revisions including incremental spend, optimizations, makegoods, and cancellations
 Provides account and planning subject matter expertise on advertisers specific preferences
 Collaborates with internal and external teams to accomplish client needs and meet/exceed internal goals
 Analyzes campaign delivery and assigns make-good inventory
 Partner closely with Account Management to execute campaigns, maximize delivery against contracted goals, and address client reporting needs
 Communicate effectively with agency contacts to address RFP deliverables and ad hoc requests
 Manages priorities autonomously and effectively across multiple internal stakeholders and books of business
PROPOSAL & DEAL MANAGEMENT
In designated DAS systems, support a dedicated book(s) of business, managing the RFP process from proposal generation to order entry all the way through liability satisfaction and deal closure.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ EXTERNAL PARTNERS
As one of multiple key contacts for external clients, provide customer service across the life of the deal. Partner closely with both the AM and Ad Ops teams to ensure clean campaign execution. Update agency partners on delivery against contracted goals, the need for unit changes v Âas booked and address any client reporting needs.
DEAL FUFILLMENT/ INTERNAL COLLABORATOR
Applying business direction from internal constituents, especially RYM, in response to the RFP Âask across assigned Disney brands and business verticals, collaborate with internal departments from Research to Solutions to Traffic and Finance to ensure deal preferred handling/satisfaction. Identify means by which to both best satisfy agency needs and maximize opportunity for DAS.
Required Qualifications & Skills
 2+ years of professional experience; media sales planning and / or buying experience strongly preferred
 An excitement to work in a collaborative Ad Sales team environment
 A positive demeanor and approach when handling day-to-day tasks
 An ability to effectively problem-solve and multi-task
 Strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Embodies an eager-to-learn attitude with a drive to take on new responsibilities
 Experience working across Microsoft Suite, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
 Proficiency in media math and terminology is advantageous
 Familiarity with sales systems
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The hiring range for this position based in New York is $74,000 to $90,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidateÂs geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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