Manager, Sales Planning

The Manager, Sales Planning and Strategy supports strategic pursuits and builds high-quality media plans to drive growth across Her Campus Media’s brand portfolio. This role is responsible for daily pricing and packaging execution within our dual publisher-agency model. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented media planner looking to manage the end-to-end media planning process in a fast-paced environment. The Manager reports to the Senior Director, Sales Planning and Strategy. Key Responsibilities Media Plan Creation: Build compelling, executable media plans (spanning digital, social, influencer, on-campus, experiential, and research) for RFPs and proactive pitch opportunities. Pre- to Post-Sale Support: Manage media planning milestones from initial brainstorms and proposal creation to Insertion Order (IO) finalization and internal post-sale handoffs. Inventory Tracking: Monitor inventory availability across digital, email, social, and influencer platforms to recommend plans that maximize revenue and fill rates. Cross-Functional Bridge: Serve as a central connector between Business Development, Edit, and all other teams that touch client services to elevate packaging, optimize service offerings, and boost campaign performance metrics. Kick-Off Support: Attend post-sale internal kick-offs to walk execution teams through plan details, strategy, and client expectations. System Maintenance: Keep internal trackers, pricing models, and project management platforms accurate and up to date. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on media planning or sales planning experience, preferably within a digital media publisher or agency Technical Skills: Excellence in building integrated media plans; proficient in Excel Communication & Packaging: Outstanding written and verbal skills, with a talent for translating complex capabilities into clear, high-impact client media plans. Organization & Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and an eye for details Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Marketing, Media, Communications, or a related field preferred. Benefits & Perks Eligibility for performance bonuses Choice among six health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company matching Flexible PTO and work remotely Extremely generous company holiday policy, with 25 + paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays for 2026 Parent-friendly culture, including 15 full weeks of parental leave plus flexible return-to-work Summer Fridays FSA and HSA offered Life insurance Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person Free Health Advocate services to help navigate the healthcare system TalkSpace and ClassPass Benefits