Responsible for maintaining Direct Response, National, Syndication, Time Buys, Paid Programming, and specific Agencies business across all US Linear Networks
Establish strong business relationships and act as a liaison with advertising agency counterparts and internal Discovery departments including Pricing, Planning & Operations, Linear Commercial Operations, Marketing, and Billing
Respond to all client requests in a timely manner (flighting, revisions, allocations, added value, etc.).
Execute all client orders across all linear platforms, ensuring that they are approved in weekly programming and compliant with all client requirements.
Handle program and commercial changes and issue change notices to clients
Work with Account Executive, Sales Planners and the Marketing department on promotional assets, material deadlines, and approvals.
Work closely with Linear Commercial Operations to schedule promotional assets.
Work directly with Inventory Management to best fill weekly inventory and maximize revenue.
Pull reporting for internal teams.
Reconcile billing discrepancies with agencies and billing department.
Perform other responsibilities as directed by Sales Support Management, Account Executives and/or Vice President(s) Ad Sales for your assigned networks and agencies.
Requirements
Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional groups.
High level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Learns and applies new information, concepts, and techniques in area of practice.
Strong English language skills
Great verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and customer service skills
Detail oriented and team player
Must be able to work collaboratively with team members.
Must be able and willing to provide overtime work when necessary.