Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising

Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising at CBS News and Stations

#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 and Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about digital business development? Do you possess a straight-forward get-it-done positive outlook with strong presentation and interpersonal skills? Then come grow with our phenomenal team.

As our Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising you will work with a designated sales team to ensure perfect campaign planning as well as provide proficient client service support for assigned advertisers and agencies. If you are organized and thrive in serving clients with their inquiries as well as requests pertaining to their digital programs including, preparing proposals, client presentations, as well as pricing and inventory availability, then we are looking for you.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with sales to build client relationships while helping the Digital Sales team upsell & renew business
• Work with marketing, pricing, and sales to build thoughtful media plans and proposals; facilitate any additional media plan needs internally
• Develop client research/decks to promote new business development and growth
• Manage collection of creative assets, tracking and ad verification from clients / agency contacts and coordinate with Ad Operations (AdOps)
• Project manage and coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary elements for campaign execution. Reaches out for missing assets, tags and any needed approvals for custom assets
• Work with AdOps & Campaign Strategists to monitor and optimize campaigns
• Conduct revenue reconciliation on a monthly/quarterly basis with Finance team
• Use Salesforce to build campaign management cases and to review customer information
• Ensure continuity and success across pre-and post-sale activities - own the entire deal flow & manage its success

Basic Qualification

2+ years of diligent digital advertising experience

Additional Qualifications:

• BS / BA degree preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience working with Salesforce, Operative and/or FreeWheel a plus
• An entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a team, goal-oriented environment
• A strong desire to win and grow as a digital ad sales professional
• Phenomenal communication and organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively
• Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a dynamic sales environment
• Extremely detail oriented approach
• Dedicated and driven work ethic
• Background in building and booking media plans

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

Key skills/competency

• Digital Advertising
• Campaign Planning
• Client Service
• Media Planning
• Salesforce
• Ad Operations
• Revenue Reconciliation
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Communication Skills