CBS Interactive is the premier online content network for information and online operations of CBS Corporation as well as some of the top native digital brands in the entertainment industry. Our brands dive deep into the things people care about across entertainment, technology, news, games, business and sports. With over 1 billion users visiting our properties every quarter, we are a global top 10 web property and one of the largest premium content networks online.

The Digital Sales Planner will be responsible for supporting the sales team in planning and executing the digital advertising campaigns of CBS Interactive media clients. This individual will work with a designated Sales team to ensure flawless campaign planning and execution as well as provide optimal client service support for assigned Advertisers and Agencies. The Digital Sales Planner will serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and requests pertaining to their advertising programs. This includes: preparing sales proposals and client presentations, collecting and presenting research information, providing the clients with information concerning rates, advertising creative deadlines, technical specifications, and inventory availability.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Assist Account Manager with preparation of sales proposals and have a clear understanding of client expectations and KPI’s
• Attend and participate in campaign creative kick off calls
• Work across functional groups such as Sales, Yield, Product, and other teams to assist in the creation of client proposals, presentations, and Media Plans.
• Verify inventory availability throughout the sales process
• Create internal Orders and Insertion Orders and adhere to defined business processes
• Enter Insertion Orders in Operative One order management system and manage order through approval process
• Communicate ad specifications and creative lead times to Advertisers/Agencies
• Collect creative from client, verify they are within specifications
• Provide sales administrative/account related support

Key Projects:

• Work closely with clients to maximize the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns.
• Effectively work with functional groups such as Sales, Yield, Campaign Managers to optimize campaigns to meet performance objectives

What you bring to the team:

• The successful candidate must be Sales focused and must have direct experience in the Internet and/or Advertising industries.
• BA/BS degree (or equivalent training and experience)
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multiple tasks in a fast-pace environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required

You might also have:

• 2 years work experience in a sales or sales support related role.

All candidates must successfully complete a background check prior to starting employment at CBS Interactive. CBS Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. CBS Interactive complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Full Benefits

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the premier on-line content network for information and entertainment. Our brands dive deep into the things that people care about across entertainment, tech, news, business, games and sports. With over 1 Billion users visiting our properties every quarter, we are a global top 10 web property and the largest premium content network on-line.