Account Executive, Sports

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in New York, NY seeks an Account Executive, Sports to grow and exceed advertising revenue targets across linear and digital sports portfolios. You will build and manage client relationships, lead strategic account plans, and act as a sports business specialist for convergent media solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in sports advertising sales, a BS/BA, and strong communication in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven advertising sports sales experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sports advertising solutions.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and nourish client relationships with media buyers and media clients through calls and meetings.
• Manage existing accounts and identify new business within a Holdco.
• Develop account and Holdco strategies for long‑term growth and revenue.

Skills

Advertising sales

Sports advertising

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

G Suite

Salesforce

Job description

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Overview:

The Account Executive, Sports role is tasked with maintaining, building, and exceeding advertising revenue goals across both the linear and digital sports portfolio. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment within a dynamic setting to achieve results and overcome industry challenges.

This is an onsite position, based out of our New York, NY office.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Develop, maintain, and nourish client relationships with both media buying community and media clients by conducting a high volume of calls and meetings.

Manage existing and identify new business within a specific Holdco.

Develop account and Holdco strategies for long‑term development and revenue growth.

Act as a sports business specialist on behalf of your clients, strategically developing convergent media solutions tailored to their objectives.

Prioritize and lead efforts to ensure precise account management both internally and externally.

Collaborate with Holdco counterparts to develop strategic roadmaps and generate revenue across the portfolio.

Establish oneself as a thought leader within the sports community and speak on Paramount’s unique position within the sports marketplace.

Ensure that you stay ahead of marketplace trends related to clients as well as in the sports business industry.

Manage, train, and develop the dedicated IPG account manager, sales planner, and sales associate to help them flourish in their roles and continue to be impactful contributors to team the sports team.

Travel as necessary to support client relationships, meetings, and business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years proven advertising sports sales experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Have a deep desire to win and grow as a convergent media sales professional.

Remarkable communication and organizational skills.

Extraordinary time management skills to meet deadlines.

Have great balancing and coping skills while prioritizing multiple account challenges simultaneously.

BS/BA degree, or equivalent training and experience.

Must be extremely detailed oriented.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite, G Suite and Salesforce.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $93,000.00 - 150,000.00.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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

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