Sales Coordinator, Consumer Sales

IGN Entertainment is seeking a Sales Coordinator for its Consumer Sales team in Los Angeles. This hybrid, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to learn digital advertising, supporting Sales Managers and Account Executives. Responsibilities include organizing proposals, assisting with campaign execution, managing ad trafficking, monitoring pacing, and maintaining operational excellence in Salesforce. The role involves working with major brands and developing sales materials, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Must Have

• Highly organized and skilled at multitasking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Proactive and enthusiastic about collaboration and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn new software and proprietary systems
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Good to Have

• A deep passion for entertainment, gaming, and pop culture
• Interested in pursuing a career in digital advertising/media
• Prior experience at a media company or agency (digital media)
• Knowledge of Comscore (research tools) and Photoshop

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Family building and caregiving support
• Generous Family Care and Parental leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Company-sponsored events
• Professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
• Employee engagement programs and recognition awards

Description

The Opportunity:

IGN Entertainment is looking for a Sales Coordinator to join our Consumer Sales team that is based in Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity to learn the digital advertising business from the ground up. You will collaborate with internal teams to help make marketing campaigns come to life. If you have a passion for pop culture, a knack for organization, and are eager to learn about the digital media landscape, this is the perfect chance to gain valuable foundational skills and help shape how brands engage with IGN Entertainment.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Los Angeles and requires working from our office each week. Occasionally, this role will work outside standard hours and travel. This position involves work with a computer, requiring extended periods of sitting or standing, and regular use of hands and vision. Occasional travel may involve lifting, carrying, and navigating various venues such as hotels or airports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Sales Team: Act as the central support hub for Sales Managers and Account Executives, ensuring they have what they need to succeed on a daily basis. This includes keeping proposals, wrap reports, and ad tags organized. You’ll have the opportunity to work with the world’s largest brands like Best Buy, Apple, Toyota, McDonald’s, Honda, etc.
• Assist with the Post-Sale Process: Help with the execution of campaigns. This involves managing ad trafficking, performing quality assurance in partnership with Rev Ops on custom creative, monitoring pacing, and helping to deliver campaign reports to ensure client expectations are met.
• Learn Digital Media: Get up to speed on IGN's full suite of advertising products, such as display media, branded content, video shows, social, and programmatic. You'll use this knowledge to help develop sales materials.
• Maintain Operational Excellence: Manage our reservation system and maintain detailed records of business in Salesforce and other internal tools. Your attention to detail will help ensure our cross-functional teams (Revenue Operations, Finance, Creative Strategy, Client Services, and Design) are aligned and informed.
• Assist on RFP submissions: You'll help respond to RFPs by pulling research, securing ad inventory, and building visually appealing presentation materials.

Job Qualifications:

• The Must-Haves:
• You are highly organized and skilled at multitasking, able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with ease.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• You are proactive and enthusiastic about collaboration and problem-solving. You will learn to write clear, concise, and professional emails.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office is required, along with the ability to quickly learn new software and proprietary systems
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Not Required, but Nice-to-Have:
• A deep passion for entertainment, gaming, and pop culture.
• You are interested in pursuing a career in digital advertising/ media, and are generally interested in this industry
• Prior experience at a media company or agency (digital media)
• Knowledge of Comscore (research tools) and Photoshop is a plus

About IGN:

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

About Ziff Davis:

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits:

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.

Compensation Range:

Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal​ opportunity, and belonging.​ DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while​ enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive​.

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