Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market

Account Manager, Local Ad Sales Market46611 Chicago, IL, US, 60602 Sales Chicago Full-Time On-SiteOn 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.Account Manager, Local Ad Sales (Chicago) OverviewThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPartner 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/or cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipelineCoordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring perfect 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 systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account ExecutiveBasic Qualifications1+ 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 QualificationsWell-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 willingness 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 WorkspaceCBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. 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