Full - time Media Sales Planner , West Des Moines

Looking for a skilled full-time Media Sales Planner!

This position requires your presence in West Des Moines, IA.

Be among the first to apply for this brand new role!

This is primarily a Full-time position.

Work in the dynamic field(s) of Media, Advertising, Sales, Telecommunications.

This position requires a strong skillset in relevant areas and a proactive approach.

The compensation for this full-time role is $66.5k-$94.9k/Year.

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our DISH Media Ad Sales team, headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, empowers brands to reach their target audiences seamlessly across the DISH and Sling platforms. Specializing in data-driven addressable and programmatic advertising solutions, this innovative and passionate team excels in navigating the dynamic TV advertising landscape.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Sales Planner will be responsible for execution and maintenance of ordered deals and acting as a facilitator of the sales process by providing proposals that meet the needs of both DISH Media Sales and client’s needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as point person for client communications and provide excellent customer service
• Responsible for all planning, execution, maintenance, billing, and traffic needs for the agency, holding companies, client-direct or DTC customers
• Work closely with Sales Pricing and Inventory to create and revise media plans that maximize the use of inventory while meeting both internal and external requirements
• Collaborate with numerous internal teams on the day-to-day maintenance of deals
• Maintain various weekly, quarterly, and annual reports and dashboards
• Handle various miscellaneous duties as assigned such as research projects and inventory valuations

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 2-3+ years experience in an ad sales organization

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong analytical ability and MediaMath knowledge
• Must possess the ability to articulate needs and provide direction in a clear and concise manner
• Must be able to take ownership of a project from start to finish under direction, as needed
• Understand data-driven systems and their integration
• Comprehend desired technical requirements and ad sales infrastructure
• Ability to determine areas that need improvement and implement a plan of action
• Must be comfortable with aggressive schedules, as well as setting direction and priorities