Account Executive

We are Paramount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, the stars, and the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…the people who will help us do it. Overview The CBS Stations’ Local Ad Sales team drives local revenue across the 28 owned & operated CBS Television Stations and all Paramount Streaming & digital assets. Position Overview CBS Stations/Paramount seeks an experienced, high-performing sales executive to lead strategic partnerships with the industry’s top advertising agencies. This role drives revenue growth and expands Paramount’s share of business across the Paramount Skydance portfolio, including CBS Stations, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and more. Position Expectations Own and grow strategic relationships with key decision-makers across defined agencies on behalf of CBS owned & operated television stations and Paramount Streaming Drive significant linear and digital revenue growth through innovative, integrated client solutions Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing agency partnerships Act as a strategic consultant to agency partners by understanding client goals and aligning Paramount’s portfolio to deliver measurable business outcomes Develop customized cross-platform proposals leveraging broadcast, streaming, digital, branded content, and sponsorship opportunities Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, research, operations, and leadership teams to develop and execute revenue-driving strategies Lead campaign execution from pre-sale strategy through post-campaign recap and performance analysis Utilize marketplace intelligence, competitive insights, and consumer trends to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Paramount’s market position Work closely with and develop Account Managers that support the agency business Qualifications 10+ years of multi-platform media sales experience 5+ years managing large agency relationships Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing high-value advertising partnerships Deep understanding of the advertising marketplace, including linear TV, streaming, and digital media Strong strategic selling, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities Ability to translate complex media solutions into clear, compelling value propositions for clients and agencies Established reputation as a collaborative, solutions-oriented sales leader Preferred Skills & Experience Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously Experience with WideOrbit, Salesforce, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership capabilities Education Bachelor’s degree preferred Hiring Salary Range $100,000.00 - 145,000.00 What We Offer Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: 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: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 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 our careers website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr