Account Manager, Advertising

Job Description

Account Manager (Broadcast), Paramount Advertising

The Account Manager (AM) will touch all facets of the business from aiding in the sales process to ensuring the delivery and stewardship of the deals.

You will coordinate the coverage of all short-term sales available inventory, work with Sales Associates to execute movement of client inventory from one date to another, and sell short-term available inventory and distribute audience deficiency units. You will also cover and back-up Account Executive's during their absence, assist with any inbound client inquiries, and work with Daypart Vice President's across Primetime/Late Night/News/Daytime to ensure flawless campaign and inventory management.
Overview and Responsibilities:
• Arrange make goods for program changes on all deals
• Prepare and update stewardships on all guaranteed deals
• Join and participate on sales calls with Account Executives (in-person and virtually)
• Coordinate sales efforts with Account Executive; work jointly with the team of Account Managers across Vice President's team to ensure holistic support of Client Media/Activation
• Generate a regular flow of client information to Vice President's of Marketing and Account Executives
• Work with Marketing, Research and Promotion departments to develop tailored sales presentations
• 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

Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years relevant work experience (internships and freelance work included)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:
• A strong desire to win and grow as a Broadcast Ad Sales professional; thrive is a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced sales environment
• Must be extremely organized, detailed, and accurate with exceptional foresight
• A dedicated and driven work ethic

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $69,000.00 - 73,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkx124-3-15-5-27-42 in your application.