Market Planning & Operations Sr. Manager (UCAN) Sports Planning & Solutions

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Market Planning & Operations Sr. Manager (UCAN) Sports Planning & Solutions to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space. This role will help shape how live sports inventory is packaged, priced, and positioned for clients across a highly competitive marketplace. The position partners closely with pricing, yield management, and sales stakeholders to create compelling proposals that balance historical performance, revenue goals, and client buying behavior. It is a highly cross-functional leadership role that requires translating complex inventory into clear commercial narratives and driving execution across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $270,000 – $450,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated packages tailored to client sports spending history
• Repackage inventory dynamically to optimize yield and revenue goals
• Collaborate with pricing and yield management teams on unit pricing and CPMs
• Evaluate overall package pricing based on historical performance
• Build channel mix strategies for live sports package sales
• Track and manage the sports pitch pipeline for competitive evaluation
• Serve as the primary contact for sales inquiries on sports packages and pricing

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in live sports ad sales planning within an agency or media organization
• Deep expertise in live sports advertising and buying practices
• Experience in agency dynamics and client-specific buying behaviors
• Proven track record managing large, complex inventory portfolios across live events
• Highly cross-functional with strong influencing abilities across various teams
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex inventory into clear narratives
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Mental health support
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Stock option program
• Disability programs
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs
• 35 days of paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees