Sales Planner

BET Networks,  a subsidiary of Paramount Global,  is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment,  music,  news,  and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States,  Canada,  the Caribbean,  the United Kingdom,  and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com,  a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment,  music,  culture and news; BET HER,  a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams,  BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live,  BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile,  which provides ringtones,  games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International,  which operates BET around the globe.

Role Overview & Responsibilities
BET Networks in Chicago, IL is looking for a Sales Planner!  You will be the primary contact of the Sales Planning department to the Account Executive regarding all assigned accounts. Additionally, will work with the Sales Assistant, as a team, to ensure all maintenance associated with accounts runs as ordered and that all client guarantees are delivered. The Sales Planner reports to the Sales, Planning Manager  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 years minimum Sales planning or advertising agency buying/planning experience
• Media Math skills required

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized, efficient, teammate, and strategic thinker
• Occasional overtime required especially during Upfront season

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