Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market

CBS News and Stations; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Benefits package

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

CBS News and Stations in Chicago is seeking an Account Manager in a developmental, sales-focused role designed to grow into a future Account Executive. You will support day-to-day revenue efforts across proposal development, client support, and campaign execution, while partnering with Account Executives and internal teams.

You'll learn media planning fundamentals, gain exposure to sales calls, and build foundational selling skills—proposals, pricing concepts, and inventory

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in digital advertising, media, or sales support (Digital Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunities.
• Assist in selling streaming campaigns, with the opportunity to include linear inventory for cross-platform packages.
• Participate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategies.
• Support, develop, and cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipeline.
• Coordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring flawless delivery and stewardship.
• Prepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaigns.
• Serve as a client support resource for inbound questions and requests.
• Work with Marketing, Research, Pricing & Inventory (Yield), and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutions.
• Project-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals and timelines.
• Ensure reliable communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and management.
• Build foundational selling skills, including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts and inventory management.
• Learn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycle.
• Gain exposure to the systems, processes and tools critical to future Account Executive success.

Skills

Digital Ad Sales

Proposal development

Account support

Strong communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FreeWheel

Google Ads Manager

Salesforce

Operative

WideOrbit

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview

The Account Manager (AM) is a developmental sales-focused role tasked with supporting day-to-day revenue efforts while developing the skills and experience needed to become a future Account Executive. This role touches all facets of the sales process—from proposal development and client support to campaign execution and stewardship—while partnering closely with Account Executives and internal teams. This is a position designed for high-potential candidates who want to learn the business, build selling skills, and grow into a full-cycle seller with direct ownership of accounts and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunities
• Assist in selling streaming campaigns, with the opportunity to include linear inventory for cross-platform packages
• Participate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategies
• Support, develop, and cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipeline
• Coordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring flawless delivery and stewardship
• Prepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaigns
• Serve as a client support resource for inbound questions and requests
• Work with Marketing, Research, Pricing & Inventory (Yield), and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutions
• Project-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals and timelines
• Ensure reliable communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and management
• Build foundational selling skills, including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts and inventory management
• Learn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycle
• Gain exposure to the systems, processes and tools critical to future Account Executive success

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in digital advertising, media, or sales support (Digital Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Additional Qualifications

• Well-developed desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue-owning seller
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented sales environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Self-motivated, driven, and willing to learn
• Experience with sales and ad-tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Google Ads Manager, Salesforce and/or Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Google Workspace

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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