Account Manager, Cable, Advertising

Job Description

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.

This individual will work with a designated sales team to ensure flawless campaign planning, as well as provide optimal client service support for assigned advertisers and agencies. The Account Manager will work with multiple internal teams including Pricing & Inventory to confirm pricing and inventory availability, as well as Sales Associates for delivery tracking, ADU packages, and MSAs.
Overview and Responsibilities:
• Partner with sales to build client relationships, while also helping the team upsell & renew business
• Ensure continuity and success across pre-and post-sale activities - own the entire deal flow & manage its success
• Work closely with Pricing & Inventory to build media plans for Upfront & Scatter deals
• Manage a team of Sales Associates, assisting them with pre and post-sale processes
• Manage sponsorship opportunities within the internal system from start to finish
• Join and participate on sales calls with Account Executives (in-person and virtually)
• Work with Marketing, Research, ad Promotion Departments to develop tailored sales presentations

Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of either advertising sales experience (preferably linear) or TV buying /media planning experience at an agency

Additional Qualifications:
• A strong desire to win and grow as a cable ad sales professional; thrive is a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively
• Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a fast-paced sales environment
• Must be extremely organized, detailed, and accurate with exceptional foresight
• A dedicated and driven work ethic

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk0en8-3-14-253-221-42 in your application.