Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market

This is a Full Time Job

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.

• Coordinate the coverage of all short-term sales available inventory.
• Work with sales associates to complete movement of client inventory from one date to another, sell short-term available inventory and distribute audience deficiency units.
• Cover and back-up AE's during their absence and assisting with any inbound client inquiries.
• Work with leaders across the station group to ensure flawless campaign and inventory management.
• 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 VP’s team to ensure comprehensive support of Client Media/Activation
• Generate a regular flow of client information To VP’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.
• Reach out for missing assets, tags, and any needed approvals for custom assets

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS / BA degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3 years of either Ad Sales planning experience (preferably linear) or TV buying experience/media planning at an agency.
• A strong desire to win and grow as a digital ad sales professional; Thrive is a team-oriented environment.
• Strong 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
• Experience working with FreeWheel, Salesforce, Operative and/or WideOrbit
• High proficiency in MS Office Product like: PowerPoint and Excel, as well as Google Suite Products

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