Sales Planner - Digital

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Job

Bleacher Report, the social voice of sports and a division of Warner Bros Discovery, is hiring highly motivated, digitally savvy Sales Planners. The qualified candidate will reside in LA and will report to the Client Success Team. We are looking for digital professionals who understand the monetization strategies that leverage the social graph and a proven ability to communicate the value of this strategy to a wide range of major U.S. brands. In addition to generating revenue through branded content partnerships, our sales team will work closely with our product, creative, and account service teams to see to it that the programs are implemented to maximize the client’s KPIs. You will be a support system and partially responsible for cultivating, nurturing and ultimately leveraging quality contacts at both major agencies and national brands.

The Daily

• Assist AEs in guiding and consulting clients on when and how to leverage Bleacher Report’s ad product suite to maximize results based on client objectives
• Collaborate with Warner Bros Discovery teams such as Strategic Planning, Audience, Account Services, and Ad Ops in order to craft strategic and successful media plans
• Assist in the preparation and follow-up for client meetings
• Set up kick-off calls in preparation of new campaigns
• Establish deep relationships with national brands and media/advertising agencies
• Grow existing portfolio of WBD Sports clients, to drive and upsell revenue B/R revenue
• Facilitate AE’s in educating media agencies about B/R specific advertising and content strategies across its O&O properties and social channels
• Creative strategy: Work with brands to define their brand identity on social platforms in terms of brand purpose, voice, and content themes through half or full day workshops
• Proficiency in GAM, DFA, IAS, Comscore Media Metrix, Operative, and SalesForce

The Essentials

• 1-3 years’ experience working at a media agency or publisher managing a brand’s digital advertising strategy and buying activities
• Proven track record of negotiating, structuring, and closing complex brand partnerships
• An entrepreneurial mindset – strong desire to work in sales and team environment
• Lead in the creation of proposals for incoming RFP’s by creating media plans to meet advertiser needs
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A sports enthusiast who regularly follows one or more college or professional sports teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Perks

• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Part of the Warner Bros Discovery family of powerhouse brands

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $57,400.00 - $106,600.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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