Sales Planner
Warner Bros. Discovery
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
The Sales Planner plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of CNN’s sales strategy for the Philippines and Greater China region, helping to secure a leading position in a fast-evolving market. This role is critical to the daily operations of the team and spans all aspects of the sales business, including client pitches, proposal development, and management of interns in their day-to-day tasks. The Sales Planner also assists with coordination, communication, account management, and the day-to-day needs of representatives and clients across the Philippines and Greater China. In addition, the role is responsible for contracts, billing, and senior administrative tasks within the team. Candidates must have relevant media or agency experience, along with strong knowledge of the agency landscape and contacts.
Your Role Accountabilities
Coordinate and manage client needs across the market, ensuring clear communication and account servicing.
Support the strategic development of proposals, media schedules, presentations, and other client-specific documents tailored to relevant territories.
Assist the Sales Director in identifying and pursuing new prospective clients within the Philippines and Greater China (proactive lead generation).
Manage and optimize campaigns through brainstorming and data analysis, identifying opportunities for growth and new business.
Oversee the smooth execution of active campaigns, ensuring clients and representatives are consistently updated.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant media or agency experience.
Familiarity with the global media landscape is an advantage.
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Experience managing or mentoring junior staff (e.g., sales assistants), while also reporting into the regional Manager.
Full-time role based in the Hong Kong office, with occasional travel to client sites and within the region.
Fluency in Cantonese required; working knowledge of spoken and written Mandarin is an advantage for effective communication with clients and stakeholder engagement.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.