Linear Sales Planner

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Linear Sales Planner for a hybrid opportunity in New York, NY. This is a six-month project opportunity.

Our leading media and entertainment client is seeking a Linear Sales Planner to join its dynamic Planning team. We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Linear Sales Planner Responsibilities:

• Manage a dedicated book of business, overseeing the RFP process from proposal generation through order entry across assigned brands and verticals.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management to implement packaging and pricing strategies in line with established rate cards and guidelines.
• Maintain and update the sales pipeline in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Execute budget revisions, including incremental spend, optimizations, makegoods, and cancellations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Ad Ops, Inventory Analytics, Streaming Solutions, and Measurement Solutions to support client requests and strengthen proposals.
• Work closely with Ad Ops to ensure smooth campaign execution, maximize delivery against contracted goals, and address client reporting needs.
• Partner with Finance to assist with the billing process.
• Communicate effectively with agency contacts on RFP deliverables and ad hoc requests.
• Identify opportunities to enhance pre-sale processes and recommend operational efficiencies.
• Support client meetings by preparing and reviewing industry and account-specific insights.

Linear Sales Planner Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience, ideally in media sales planning and/or buying; linear media experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success working in a collaborative Ad Sales environment.
• Proactive, positive approach to managing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; full Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required.
• Eagerness to learn, with a demonstrated ability to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of media math and terminology is a plus.
• Familiarity with Operative One and the TV/media landscape is advantageous.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Ongoing Training & Development.

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.