Manager of Ad Inventory, iVillage Sales Operations

CITY: New York STATE: New YorkCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):As more and more advertisers embrace digital media, the need for media companies to effectively manage their ad inventory grows dramatically. The ability for sellers to know what is available and when is essential to the business process.The NBC Universal Digital Media Sales Operations team is dedicated to providing the highest level of "sales intelligence."At the same time maintaining the business flow, and ensuring the most efficient use of our ad inventory.The Manager of Ad Inventory reports to the Director of Inventory Management and will play an essential role in the success of iVillage advertising sales.Core responsibilities are: Liaise with Sales in the effective utilization of ad inventory Manage staff of 2 Inventory Planners Serve as contact person for iVillage sales management Coordinate with advertising services vendor regarding inventory, traffic and ad service Control ad inventory data within sales management system (Operative Dashboard) Maintain accuracy of distinctive inventory spreadsheets Produce continual reports on inventory usage Insure adequate and equitable distribution of inventory to specific accounts Coordinate with Ad Operations on potential of unique ad executions Main point of contact with Network managers to coordinate inventory availabilitiesQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree PreferredMinimum of 5 years of both Online Media and TV experienceEligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered, note job # 796200Must be willing to work in New York, NY.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Desired:Knowledge of financial and operational principlesDemonstrated ability to review and recommend new sales solution systemsDemonstrated experience leading a business through changeStrong technical leadership skillsExtensive problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationsEffective interpersonal skillsSelf motivation and resourcefulness Ability to communicate and interact with all levels in the organizationAttraction to and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a continuously changing environmentExperience with Operative Dashboard, Salesforce, and Dart Ad Server (DFP)Expertise with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and AccessHigh comfort level working with statisticsGeneral:iVillage Inc, a division of NBC Universal, is the first and largest media company dedicated exclusively to connecting women at every stage of their lives. Ranked the #1 online destination for women with 16 million unique visitors (comScore MediaMetrix), iVillage.com offers an authentic community infused with compelling content from experts on health, parenting, pregnancy, beauty, style, fitness, relationships, food and entertainment. The site's interactive features include thousands of message boards and a wide variety of social networking tools, allowing women around the world to connect, share ideas, and seek advice and support about everything from fertility to fashion.Established in 1995, iVillage's brand extensions include iVillage UK, iVillage Total Health and owned sites Astrology.com, GardenWeb and gURL.com, in addition to the Newborn Channel.