Business Planning Executive 
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Sales
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Finance
Company profile: Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity & TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.
Description: The Business Planning Executive reports directly to the Head of Business Planning and works closely with the Sales team. It is a key role in liaising between Upstream’s Sales and internal functions, ensuring strong analytical and organizational support to the sales team as well as coordination within the organization.This role is ideal for a candidate with high potential who wishes to be rewarded for outstanding performance, while having the opportunity to gain valuable international business experience in the mobile marketing industry. The position is based at our Athens offices. Responsibilities and Duties:Track sales activity of sales personnel and conduct various analyses;Develop deep revenue, pipeline-forecast analytics and monitor performance on a weekly basis;Collaborate with other functions (finance, accounting, legal, operations, etc.) in order to address the business reporting, analytics and data requirements;Gather relevant data and assist in designing performance dashboards to track results and business processes;Create and deliver effective spreadsheets and presentations of revenue forecasts and analyses to multiple levels of stakeholders;Provide business analytic strength to sales strategy and organization to maximize revenues and improve processes;Provide support to the financial reporting team and in financial planning activities by performing constant revenue reconciliations and assisting in cost of sales tracking.       Normal  0          false  false  false    EN-GB  X-NONE  X-NONE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         /* Style Definitions */ #URL_22932ad710cc8bab5012d10e1dc768a71064c391fef21e0fceddb0e7a66f97b6#{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin-top:0in;mso-para-margin-right:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}
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Benefits: Salary & Benefits: Includes attractive competitive base salary and benefits, working closely with a highly motivated team in a dynamic and fast paced environment and rapid career development.
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