Sales Planner

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Fandango, the nation?s largest movie ticketing service, sells tickets to approximately 13,000 screens and 1,100 theaters (nearly 70 percent of theaters in the U.S. enabled for remote ticketing) and to four out of the five largest U.S. theater circuits (according to National Association of Theater Owners, June 2005). One of the Web?s top movie destinations (according to Nielsen//NetRatings), Fandango allows moviegoers to read reviews, view trailers, quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and buy tickets up to 45 days in advance. Fandango is available at www.fandango.com, 1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless device at mobile.fandango.com. 



 

Formed in March 2000 by seven of the 10 largest movie exhibitors in the U.S., Fandango?s mission is to make the moviegoing experience more convenient and fun. Today, Fandango?s founding exhibitors continue as both partners and investors in the company.  This solid backing, along with our growing partnerships, clear vision and core values make us one of the most attractive and promising companies to work for.

 

At Fandango, you will have the support of professionals who share a spirit of fun and for whom integrity, honesty, balance, creativity, shared knowledge, empowerment and respect elevate performance in the workplace. Fandango offers career advancement, highly competitive compensation (including stock options) and a benefits package that is as attractive as the coastal culture surrounding our Los Angeles, CA location.

 

Among its services, Fandango offers promotional codes, a convenient way to present customers, employees, or partners with free or discounted movie tickets over the Internet.  Fandango offers several different programs, enabling companies to customize their offer to fit their promotional goals and budgetary needs. Current clients include major national brands and promotion agencies.

 

Fandango is seeking a Sales Planner.  The Sales Planner is responsible for duties and projects that enable salespeople to spend more face to face time with customers and prospects.  S/he is responsible for managing and coordinating sales call preparation, proposal writing, reporting and other tasks needed by the sales team pre and post closing a sale. (Please be aware that this is a junior level position.)

 Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in prospecting ? looking up contact information, qualifying leads, etc.Gather research from different  industries to  generate leads and support sales efforts Customize Powerpoint presentationsRespond to unsolicited inquiries ? qualify leads, manage expectations, and turn leads Write, develop and revise proposals as neededManage weekly client reporting needsAssist current clients with requests for additional informationManage and organize client agreements

 

 Qualities, Skills & Experience1 to 2 years of experience in sales planning Experience working collaboratively as a member of a sales teamExperience interfacing directly with clients on the phone or in personExperience working effectively with all levels of an organizationExperience writing or contributing to RFPsBachelor?s degree preferredSolid communication skills, both verbal and non-verbalStrong ability in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and OutlookExtremely organized and the ability to work in a fast paced environment

? Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at Fandango?s sole discretion

? Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed (during crunch times!) per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs



 

Work Environment:

? Located in Los Angeles

? Casual attire

? Fandango offers a highly competitive benefit plan including: medical (HMO and PPO), dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off and a 401(k) plan.