Sales Planner (Podcasts)

TL;DR

Sales Planner (Podcasts): Building and managing media plans and content pipelines for hirify.global Studios' podcast portfolio with an accent on client pitching and ad tech integration. Focus on driving revenue through strategic partnerships and optimizing the handover between sales and delivery teams.

Location: Leicester Square, London (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading media and entertainment company that operates hirify.global Studios, an umbrella brand for high-profile original and third-party podcasts.

What you will do

• Create detailed media plans, managing availability, blocklists, and costings.
• Develop brief responses by sourcing relevant audience data, case studies, and insights.
• Manage the campaign handover to the delivery team to ensure technical setup matches client sales.
• Identify, approach, and pitch to new shows and agents to expand the hirify.global Studios portfolio.
• Monitor UK and hirify.global podcast industry trends, competitor movements, and tech developments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Originals, marketing, and tech teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the podcast industry.
• Solid understanding of ad tech systems and processes, including troubleshooting abilities.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining long-term strategic partnerships.
• Experience managing complex negotiations and contracts with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for consultative partner work.
• Exceptional prioritization and decision-making abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with the most creative partners leading the podcast market.
• High level of autonomy to manage your own pipeline and close deals.
• Collaborative environment involving multiple departments across the hirify.global business.
• Strong commitment to an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse views and backgrounds.
• Proactive support for reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process and workplace.