Lead Sales Planner
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06-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Lead Sales Planner plays a critical role in supporting the Advertising Sales (Ad Sales) team by developing strategic media plans managing key client relationships and ensuring the smooth execution of advertising campaigns. This role serves as a bridge between sales creative operations and clients ensuring that all campaigns are delivered with excellence and aligned with client objectives.
You anticipate how decisions are made persistently explore and understand the business needs of CNNs key clients and know how our range of product offerings can grow their and our businesses across pre-sale post-sales functions as well as the digital platform.
You will be responsible for assisting the full sales cycle from pre-sales through campaign execution. You must be professional organized and motivated as well as have the drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment. You will be a reliable support resource who can anticipate client and sales team needs. The role includes analysis planning research project management and brainstorming.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Execute sales initiatives to reach Ad Sales teams quarterly goals
Prepare pitch decks and proposals for potential clients
Provide the ultimate best client service and ensure potential clients and agencies get the attention they need and deserve
Liaise with Ad Sales Operations Marketing and Create teams to deliver the best solutions for clients
Provide information and liaison for proactive sales pitches with direct clients and media agencies including an understanding of Sponsorship offerings and interaction with commercial production for associated materials.
Provide post-campaign summary reports and presentations for Ad Sales team to follow-up with clients and media agencies
Establish relationships with key contacts in clients/agencies to facilitate the smooth implementation of campaign
Verify and process invoices with Accounting servicesteam on billing and payment issues throughout the sales process
Mentor and support junior planners including the sharing of best practices and industry knowledge
Qualifications & Experiences...
A bachelors degree in a related field is required
5 years experience in sales planning or advertising agency
Strong experience working with Excel and PowerPoint required
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task must be able to juggle multiple projects and clients
Good knowledge of CNN and sales procedure
Strong understanding of digital and broadcast media with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
Proactive and engaging with a positive approach towards problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and additional languages with a strong attention to detail
Passion for storytelling branding and delivering client success
Additional Information
On June 9 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies Warner Bros. and Discovery Global with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details including leadership appointments and information on individual brands please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery upon the planned separation in 2026 your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation youll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the worlds premier entertainment brands.
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainme ... View more
