Account Manager, Sponsorship

Paramount Pictures; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media and entertainment company seeks a dynamic professional to drive sponsorship and multi-platform partnership revenue. You will work closely with media agencies, delivering compelling pitches and maintaining strong relationships. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a proven track record in sales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling sponsorships and partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills for pitches and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Generating sponsorship and partnership revenue from media agencies.
• Building relationships with agency partnership teams.
• Collaborating on pitches with the advertising team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Relationship Management

Job description

Job Description

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including CBS, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Simon & Schuster. We create premium content and experiences worldwide, focusing on innovation in streaming, production, distribution, and advertising.

Role Overview

Reporting to an Account Director, your role involves generating UK linear sponsorship and multi-platform partnership advertising revenue from specific media agencies. The relevant Paramount brands in the UK include Paramount+, Pluto, MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon.

Key Responsibilities

1. Generate sponsorship and partnership revenue by promoting our brands' benefits to agencies.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with agency partnership teams.
3. Deliver sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
4. Collaborate with the wider Paramount Advertising International team to produce compelling pitches.
5. Maintain high-quality output and pursue award-winning work.
6. Support the Client Services team during the deal-to-air process.
7. Foster a positive team culture aligned with Paramount values.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to interpret partnership briefs and produce creative pitches based on insights.
• Understanding of agency roles.
• Proven experience in selling sponsorships and cross-platform partnerships.
• Knowledge of media platform roles and costs within cross-platform partnerships.
• Understanding of Ofcom Sponsorship regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting and writing engaging pitches.
• Ability to motivate stakeholders and lead client meetings confidently.
• Maintaining excellent internal relationships within Paramount teams and globally.

Additional Information

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. We ensure accessibility for applicants with mobility or other impairments; please contact us at [e-mail] or call 0207 555 1234 for assistance.