BUZZMEDIA is seeking a motivated individual to manage the inventory systems for its more than 45 entertainment and music-based web sites. This includes the implementation of monetization strategies, producing internal reporting / analytics, and coordinating between the sales, ad operations and account management teams. The Inventory Manager will report to the Director of Ad Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and administrate primary inventory management platform (DART Sales Manager); integrate inventory from peripheral ad serving systems (mobile, video, etc.); review and approve all proposals

• Produce reporting / analysis of ad impressions served across web sites and identify yield trends and opportunities

• Provide support regarding inventory management/forecasting and pricing requests/approvals.

• Recommend distribution and allocation of ad inventory to meet existing and anticipated commitments to advertisers

• Manage daily activity of reporting and ad hoc requests, as related to inventory availability, forecasts, revenue recognition and performance

• Collaborate (& educate) w/Sales functional ways to sell / implement unique ad offerings (targeting, standard / custom solutions, inventory placements)

• Work with external groups to produce data and maximize unsold yield

• Work with various groups within the company, including Operations, Sales, Business Development and Finance

Skills

• Self-Starter

• 3-5 years experience in online ad operations, and/or inventory management

• 1-2+ years experience with DSM or equivalent inventory management system preferred

• Strategic, analytical thinker with strong quantitative and qualitative skills

• Comfortable balancing strategic innovation with practical day-to-day tactics

• Strong understanding of the online advertising industry

• Excellent project management skills and ability to organize large, varied sources of data

• Outstanding communicate skills, able to build relationships at all levels

• Sound business judgment and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Expert in Excel

• Familiar with web-based advertising metrics

Please send cover letter and resume to jmassey(at)buzz-media.com.