Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising

Job Description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview

The Account Manager (AM) is a developmental sales-focused role tasked with supporting day-to-day revenue efforts while developing the skills and experience needed to become a future Account Executive. This role touches all facets of the sales process-from proposal development and client support to campaign execution and stewardship-while partnering closely with Account Executives and internal teams.

This is a position designed for high-potential candidates who want to learn the business, build selling skills, and grow into a full-cycle seller with direct ownership of accounts and revenue. This AM will report directly to the Director, Local Paramount Advertising, focusing on local digital & streaming revenue.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunities

• Assist in selling streaming campaigns with the opportunity to include linear inventory for cross-platform packages

• Participate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategies

• Support, develop and/or cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipeline

• Coordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring perfect delivery and stewardship

• Prepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaigns

• Serve as a client support resource for inbound questions and requests

• Work with Marketing, Research, Pricing & Inventory (Yield), and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutions

• Project-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals, and timelines

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Ensure reliable communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and management

• Build foundational selling skills including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts, and inventory management

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Learn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycle

• Gain exposure to systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account Executive success

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in digital advertising, media, or sales support (Digital Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred)

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Additional Qualifications

• Well-developed desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue-owning seller

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented sales environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Self-motivated, driven, and willingness to learn

• Experience with sales and ad-tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Google Ads Manager, Salesforce, and/or Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nexyp3-216-73-216-204-42 in your application.