Sales Planner - RD.com

Reader’s Digest Association (RDA) is a preeminent global publisher and direct marketer of a growing line of multi-media products that inform, entertain and inspire millions of people around the world. We publish 77 magazines, including 50 in-country editions of our flagship, Reader's Digest, and 27 other special interest magazines. 

 

In the past three years, we've had 14 new magazine launches worldwide, including our latest addition, Every Day with Rachael Ray, the industry's hottest and fastest-growing magazine. We have entered into10 more countries and diversified into more areas, including distribution, language products, TV, movies and the Web.  We now sell our products in more than 70 countries worldwide.  As our growth continues, so does our need for talent.



 



Job Description:

Our Internet-Sales Department seeks a highly motivated and organized team player to fill the position of Sales Planner based in New York.  The Sales Planner plays a vital role in supporting the online sales department with pre-sales and post-sales functions.  Specifically, you’ll focus on the development, operations and technical aspects of media campaigns while assisting the sales team with day-to-day tasks, which will include product research, the creation of sales presentations and proposals.  This position can offer the qualified candidate an excellent introduction to the online media sales business and can serve as a stepping stone to an Account Executive Sales position within Reader’s Digest growing online division.



Responsibilities include:

· Develop media proposals

· Prepare develop research, marketing and overall advertising sales presentations

· Develop post buy analyses and optimization recommendations

· Assist Account Executive with lead generation and territory development

· Analyze competitive media reports

· Handle Account Executives responsibilities in his/her absence

· Work closely with research, marketing, advertising operations and Account Executive to create effective, strategic sales proposals

 

Qualifications: 

· Must demonstrate good judgment as well as strong customer service orientation

· A terrific work ethic accompanied by an ever-positive, get-it-done attitude

· Able to work independently with minimum direction

· Must be detailed oriented

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Strong oral and written communications skills

· Must be able to multi-task, and work well under pressure

· BA/BS degree from a top universityAt least 1 year of experience, preferably in a media planning or advertising sales environment

Reader’s Digest offers an excellent benefits package, (401K) and professional growth opportunities.  Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Qualified Transportation Benefits, Hyatt Premier Legal Plan, Vacation Purchase Plan.


To apply to this opportunity, please click on "apply now" or visit our career website: www.rd.com/careers and reference job posting number 3732BR.

Reader’s Digest is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.