BET Hiring for Sales Planner Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

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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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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