What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market position at CBS News and Stations?
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The Account Manager (AM) will touch all facets of the business from aiding in the sales process to ensuring the delivery and stewardship of the deals. Coordinate the coverage of all short-term sales available inventory. Work with sales associates to complete movement of client inventory from one date to another, sell short-term available inventory and distribute audience deficiency units. Cover and back-up AE's during their absence and assisting with any inbound client inquiries. Work with leaders across the station group to ensure flawless campaign and inventory management.
What you bring to the team:
You have –
What We Offer:
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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.
The Account Manager (AM) will touch all facets of the business from aiding in the sales process to ensuring the delivery and stewardship of the deals. Coordinate the coverage of all short-term sales available inventory. Work with sales associates to complete movement of client inventory from one date to another, sell short-term available inventory and distribute audience deficiency units. Cover and back-up AE's during their absence and assisting with any inbound client inquiries. Work with leaders across the station group to ensure flawless campaign and inventory management.
- Arrange make goods for program changes on all deals
- Prepare and update stewardships on all guaranteed deals
- Join and participate on sales calls with Account Executives (in-person and virtually)
- Coordinate sales efforts with Account Executive; Work jointly with the team of Account Managers across VP’s team to ensure comprehensive support of Client Media/Activation
- Generate a regular flow of client information To VP’s Of Marketing and Account Executives
- Work with Marketing, Research and Promotion departments to develop tailored sales presentations
- Project manage and coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary elements for campaign execution. Reach out for missing assets, tags, and any needed approvals for custom assets
What you bring to the team:
You have –
- 3 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 a digital ad sales professional; Thrive is a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Strong written communication skills and ability to think creatively.
- Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a dynamic sales environment.
- Must be extremely organized, detailed, and correctness with extraordinary foresight.
- A hardworking and driven work ethic
- 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 MS Office Product like: PowerPoint and Excel, as well as Google Suite Products
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
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.