Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market

Account ManagerStorytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard.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 opportunitiesAssist in selling streaming campaigns, with the opportunity to include linear inventory for cross-platform packagesParticipate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategiesSupport, develop, and cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipelineCoordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring flawless delivery and stewardshipPrepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaignsServe as a client support resource for inbound questions and requestsWork with Marketing, Research, Pricing & Inventory (Yield), and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutionsProject-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals, and timelinesEnsure reliable communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and managementBuild foundational selling skills, including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts, and inventory managementLearn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycleGain exposure to the systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account Executive successBasic 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 consideredAdditional Qualifications:Well-developed desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue-owning sellerComfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented sales environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslySelf-motivated, driven, and willing to learnExperience with sales and ad-tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Google Ads Manager, Salesforce, and/or Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plusStrong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace