Sales Planner - WeatherBug

A bit about you

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Planner to support our digital and mobile sales team in developing strategic media plans and client proposals. The  Sales Planner role will play a key role in crafting customized media strategies and leveraging market insights to be used for proposals, building decks, and to create an overall story for each client of why WeatherBug makes sense.

You will:

• Collaborate with Sales Team: work closely with the sales team to understand client goals and create tailored media plans that align with their objectives.
• Develop Strategic Insights: Use industry research, audience data, and market trends to create compelling ‘value’ propositions that support sales outreach to target accounts.
• Identify New Opportunities: leverage research tools to identify potential new categories or clients for prospecting by the sales team
• Create Proposals & Presentations: Develop comprehensive proposals and presentations that effectively communicate the value of our digital advertising solutions to clients.
• Be an expert in Research Platforms such as Resonate, Comscore, and eMarketer to help create custom insights
• Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work with ad operations, marketing, and creative teams, to help develop new ideas and strategies that meet client needs.
• Manage RFP Process: Oversee the Request for Proposal (RFP) and proposal submission process, ensuring timely and high-quality responses.
• Manage Lead Generation Partnerships: Manage and take an active role in lead generation
• Stay Current with Industry Trends: Continuously monitor industry developments and emerging trends in digital media to ensure a competitive edge in the market.

You have:

This is our ideal wish list, but most people don’t check every box on every job  description. So, if you meet most of the criteria below and are excited about the opportunity, and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in digital media planning, preferably within a digital advertising agency or media company. Mobile in-app experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of digital advertising platforms, including mobile, display, video, social media, and programmatic advertising.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting data to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with researching facts, insights and valuable data using online resources and tools like ComScore to support business cases and drive revenue.
• Excel and PowerPoint skills

You are:

• Detail-oriented–-the little things matter
• Organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver timely work
• A team player and not afraid to roll up your sleeves and help when needed
• Self-sufficient and not afraid to take the lead and manage tasks independently
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Respectful–-we treat each other with respect and assume the best of one another
• Not afraid to have fun!

What we offer

At GroundTruth, we want our employees to be comfortable with their benefits so they can focus on doing the work they love.

• Remote-first philosophy, subject to each manager’s discretion depending on the needs of the role
• Flexible vacation
• Daily lunch credit when working in-office
• Fully stocked snacks and beverages when working in-office
• 401(k) employer match
• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees
• Generous parental leave
• Wellness and gym reimbursement
• Family and pet expense reimbursement
• Education and coaching reimbursement program
• Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone
• Equity analysis to ensure fair pay

WeatherBug operates in a fast paced, dynamic environment where everyone on the team is committed to the success and growth of WeatherBug. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients.  We offer a dynamic work environment where creativity, collaboration and continued learning are encouraged. Our success comes from our employees.  If you are passionate about digital media and want to play a pivotal role in the success of our clients and business we invite you to apply.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable federal, state and/or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please reach out to us at recruiting@groundtruth.com.