Digital Sales Associate

Mashable is a media and entertainment company for superfans. We’re not for the casually curious. Our proprietary Velocity technology suite gives us the unique ability to combine creativity with data. Our entertainment series and editorial coverage are smart, clever, ambitious, in-depth and first. We devour culture and tech. Our ideas shape the future and we speak to new influencers -- the early adopters who obsess with us around the globe.

Mashable has an exciting opening on our Yield Team. We are seeking a smart, self-motivated and resourceful individual looking to advance their career and be part of an innovative and dynamic media organization.

* Develop, along with Sales Planners, comprehensive media plans based on a strong understanding of inventory availability, Mashable ad products and internal pricing guidelines using Excel and our inventory management system (Fivia) * Coordinate with other key departments including AdOps, Editorial and Product to confirm availability and feasibility of media plan elements * Enter, manage and approve media plans within Adfront (internal sales management system). * Manage sales requests for digital ad inventory * Maintain inventory models and related reporting to ensure maximization of revenue and increase sell-through rates * As needed, work interdepartmentally to get updates and information from product, analytics, tech and finance * Help coordinate moving pieces throughout the sales process; from RFP phase to IO generation to campaign execution (and everything in between) * Gather data from multiple online platforms to provide comprehensive monthly and quarterly reporting

* Candidate should have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working in media on the content or agency side in a strategic/quantitative/analytical role, candidates without prior media experience may be considered with the right background * Strong proficiency working with and manipulating Excel docs * Must have solid analytical skills to build reports and identify trends for the benefit of Finance, Sales and senior management * Exceptional organizational, analytical and creative problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail * Must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment * Self-starter who is not afraid to take initiative * Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university