Sales Associate

Paramount; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Paramount Advertising is seeking an entry-level team member to join the Advertising Sales Operations group in the United States. You will support key Ad Sales groups with exposure to Linear and Digital advertising, collaborating across internal teams and with clients.

This role offers hands-on experience, interaction with executives, and a path to develop strong operational skills in media and entertainment advertising.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Must possess unrestricted US work authorization
• 0+ years of post-graduation professional experience
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required to interface across multiple levels and groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail, work ethic, and impressive judgment
• Foresighted initiative-taking individual and team player, ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and adapt to changing industry and organizational landscape
• Desire and interest to work in advertising sales across media & entertainment platforms

Responsibilities

• Work directly with account executives and account managers to fulfill daily client requests
• Facilitate client order entry and management, working with both internal departments and external clients, to ultimately ensure client delivery and exceed client expectations
• Communicate with Sales, Traffic, Sponsorship, and Pricing & Inventory partners to ensure the post-sale execution of ad deals
• Coordinate with Ad Ops teams to carry out advertisers’ assets, brand safety guidelines, and specific requests
• Monitor/track and report on campaign impressions and adjust as needed to ensure orders deliver and bill in full
• Generate reports to fix discrepancies and resolve issues with campaigns and creative work
• Work with Billing/Finance to clear discrepancies and ensure revenue recognition at campaign ends
• Provide ongoing reporting to our Sales teams
• Collaborate with Sales Associate Managers on routine responsibilities and future career goals

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 thepowerto 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

Paramount Advertising is a leading organization. We are innovative and generate advertising revenue for all our media brands. We use advanced research, data, partner marketing, and sales strategies. We work creatively across different media platforms. These platforms include TV, digital, social media, live events, and new formats. Our audiences include young kids who enjoy Nickelodeon brands, Millennials who like MTV and Comedy Central, and fans of CBS Sports, CBS News, and Paramount+.We’re looking for a goal-oriented talent to join the Paramount Advertising Sales Operations team at the entry-level, and we’d love to hear from you!

This entry-level position aims to bring in and develop skilled young people dedicate about media & entertainment, advertising, and serving clients. The role will immerse high potential, recent college graduates into an operational-focused full-time role supporting key Ad Sales groups with exposure to both Linear and Digital advertising. This opportunity allows you to work closely with clients and top industry executives. You will also collaborate with a variety of internal team members. As a result, you will gain valuable insight into the Advertising and Media industry.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with account executives and account managers to fulfill daily client requests
• Facilitate client order entry and management, working with both internal departments and external clients, to ultimately ensure client delivery and exceed client expectations
• Communicate with Sales, Traffic, Sponsorship, and Pricing & Inventory partners to ensure the perfect post-sale execution of advertisement deals across multiple endpoints
• Coordinate with Ad. Ops teams to carry out advertisers’ creative assets, brand safety guidelines, and any other specific requests while adhering to internal regulations set by our Standards and Practices team
• Monitor/track and regularly report on campaign impressions and work with multiple departments to make any adjustments needed to ensure orders deliver and bill in full
• Generate reports to fix discrepancies. Resolve issues with campaigns and creative work
• Work directly with Billing/Finance partners to help clear discrepancies and ensure proper revenue recognition at the campaign ends
• Provide ongoing reporting to our Sales teams
• Collaborate with Sales Associate Managers on routine responsibilities and future career goals

Basic Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Must possess unrestricted US work authorization
• 0+ years of post-graduation professional experience
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required to interface across multiple levels and groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail, work ethic, and impressive judgment
• Foresighted initiative-taking individual and team player, ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and adapt to changing industry and organizational landscape
• Desire and interest to work in advertising sales across media & entertainment platforms

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications Open: August 31
• Applications Close: September 14
• Invitation to Video Interview: Mid September
• Final Round Interviews: Mid - Late September
• Offer Decisions: Late September

As part of the evaluation process applicants will be required to play a games-based assessment. This assessment is a mandatory part of the application process and will require approximately 30-45 minutes of your time.

Additional details around NYC Local Law 144 Compliance are available on Paramount’s Terms of Use Page: https://www.paramount.com/terms-of-use.

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: $50,500.00 - 55,000.00.

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.

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.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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