Orange Barrel Media · 1 day ago
Sales Inventory Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expOrange Barrel Media is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Inventory Manager to support the day-to-day management of sales inventory across their digital and static signage programs. This role involves overseeing inventory holds, managing a team, and optimizing inventory use to meet sales goals and revenue.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Manage a high volume of daily inventory hold requests, ensuring availability, timing, and details are accurate and aligned with sales priorities
Resolve inventory conflicts and manage outages and swaps, coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Data to minimize disruption or impact to contracts
Oversee pre- and post-launch trafficking activities, including updates and revisions, to ensure campaigns run as planned and inventory is used as intended
Partner with the Director of Inventory & Ad Operations to implement process updates and system improvements
Optimize and advise on time-sold strategies to maximize inventory value
Support landlord and external partner relationships by providing campaign reporting for select assets to enable scheduling and contract needs, while maintaining accurate internal tracking of intake volume and Partner Reserve time allocation
Oversee post-hold campaigns by reviewing inventory and managing outcomes when space becomes unavailable, client priorities change, or campaigns move to contract pending
Oversee and support Sales Inventory Coordinators in their day-to-day responsibilities, providing administrative management and ongoing development to support both performance and professional growth
Use established platforms to manage campaigns and scheduling, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while supporting new tool and process adoption
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Operations, Technology, and other cross-functional teams
4+ years of experience managing finite or time-based inventory, sales support operations, or comparable roles in fast-paced, revenue-driven environments
Demonstrated ability to balance and optimize limited inventory across competing needs to support revenue goals
Proven ability to work effectively alongside high-performing sales teams, serving as a collaborative and balanced partner while helping navigate priorities and trade-offs
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing scheduling challenges, competing requests, or escalations
Experience leading, coaching, and supporting team members, with a focus on growth, clarity, and accountability
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing thoughtful solutions
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy in dynamic, fast-changing environments
Experience working with inventory management systems, sales platforms, or scheduling tools
PC experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent relevant experience)
Experience in advertising, media, or adjacent industries is beneficial but not required
Company
Orange Barrel Media
Orange Barrel Media creates and manages famous media displays that benefit both the public and advertising.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Borchers, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Ashley Weaver
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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