Account Manager for Advertising Sales

This is a Full Time Job

The Account Manager (AM) will touch all facets of the advertising sales process, ensuring delivery and stewardship of all transactions. The AM will work extensively with the SEDA operations team on order input/ revisions, HUB Traffic Department, and Inventory Market Specialists for order optimization, makegoods, and under-delivery. AM responsibilities also include Account Executive (AE) back-up during their absence and assisting with any inbound client inquiries. The AM role works closely with Account Executives, Station Managers, Key Agency Directors, and Sr. Sales Leaders across the CBS Television Stations group to ensure flawless campaign execution.

• Handle ongoing makegoods and program changes for active schedules.
• Prepare and update performance delivery reports on all guaranteed deals.
• Handle the timely processing of credits/ adjustments.
• Join and participate in sales calls with Account Executives (in-person and virtually).
• Coordinate sales efforts with Account Executive; work jointly with the team of Account Managers to ensure comprehensive support of client media/activation.
• Generate and maintain a regular flow of client information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with marketing, research, and promotion departments to develop customized sales presentations.
• Project manage and coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary elements for campaign execution. Work with agency/ client partners to obtain any missing assets, tags, and required approvals for custom assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required –
• Three plus 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 an advertising sales professional.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Must be detailed and accurate with exceptional problem-solving skills.

Preferred –
• BS / BA degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working with FreeWheel, Salesforce, Operative, and/or WideOrbit
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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.