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Job Description

********Yahoo serves as

a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products.For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results. Yahoo Sports is the sports epicenter of the internet, dedicated to making sports fans smarter and enriching their connections to the teams and leagues they love. We are seeking a dynamic Sales Packaging Lead to join our team and drive product and content monetization strategies for Yahoo Sports. The Sales Packaging Lead will play a crucial role in maximizing and optimizing revenue for the Yahoo Sports portfolio. By creatively constructing scalable packaging opportunities, this role will support our Sales Strategy & Account Directors with both proactive and reactive solutions, leveraging strong expertise in product, content, social media, and data-driven insights.

Key

Responsibilities:

Monitor and track pitch activity by tentpole, franchises, and product to maximize revenue. Develop and optimize direct monetization strategies in collaboration with Business Operations and Product/Content leads, leveraging data and AI-driven insights to identify revenue opportunities and inform packaging strategy. Drive innovation by creating new ad products and monetization opportunities, including new social platform offerings and exploring the use of AI-enabled insights to identify scalable packaging opportunities. Partner with Sports content and product teams to innovate roadmaps that meet customer needs and empower Sales & Strategy initiatives. Build go-to-market (GTM) strategies for sports solutions catalogs, collaborating with Solutions, GTM, and revenue operations teams. Work closely with Product & Content strategy leads to understand and influence monetization-focused roadmaps and redesigns. Communicate cross-functionally with Account Management, Ad Operations, Strategy, and Sales to inform on the latest packages and ad products. Facilitate marketplace feedback from Sales & Strategy to impact future content and product strategies. Develop GTM media plans and internal instructions for all sports direct-sold offerings. Manage client-specific requests and changes to templatized media plans. Collaborate with Sports Strategy on client-specific proposals. Partner with Pricing and Yield Management (PYM) to estimate supply, approvals, and pricing strategy for Property Advertising Programs. Create templated media plans for tentpoles and franchises for deployment across a large sales organization. Key experience and skills include: Ability to both think strategically and work in the details. Proven experience in managing direct revenue with a strong understanding of indirect revenue. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Expertise in product and content strategy, with an ability to influence and evaluate roadmaps. Experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies. Strong analytical skills with a focus on maximizing revenue opportunities and using data-driven insights to inform strategy. Qualifications /Skills: ******Build-mentality with strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for continuous learning. Strong analytical skills, including forecasting, impact assessment, and statistical analysis. Deep understanding of how to productize and operationalize new products, partnerships, and monetization strategies. Comfortable questioning conventional wisdom and eager to take initiative, with the ability to identify and develop creative solutions. Ability to maintain current plans in the face of uncertain and shifting schedules and priorities. Effectively prioritize and drive task execution in a fast-paced environment. Solid communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across teams. Strong understanding of new platforms, ad products, monetization trends, and emerging technologiesincluding AI-enabled tools used to inform media packaging and audience insights. High proficiency in GSuite and other productivity tools. At least 5 years of experience in ad sales/operations, product marketing, and/or account managementfor digital products or campaigns.The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo,**we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud**to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Yahoo will consider**for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Yahoo is dedicated**to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe**that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

Compensation:** The compensation for this position ranges from $87,750.00 - $182,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Currently work for Yahoo?**Please apply on our internal career site.

Yahoo serves as**a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products.For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

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