Account Executive

Job Description

CBS Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Account Executive. Our portfolio includes Paramount+, KYW-TV (CBS3), and WPSG-TV (Philly57). We offer clients both tremendous reach and precision targeting and have all the tools necessary to solve virtually any marketing challenge. Our ideal candidate understands the power of local multi-platform media and can build and sell custom marketing campaigns to both direct clients and advertising agencies. We are looking for a high character, self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skills, creativity, and vision. This person is energetic, passionate about new business, and wants to win. They have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to successfully sell large scale multiplatform marketing solutions.
Our company culture is inclusive, encouraging, and in tune with the needs of the modern sales professional. If you have a track record of sales success; want to work in a respectful and positive environment; and if you are seeking a home where your talent will be appreciated and valued, then please apply for this position!

RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB DUTIES:
• Position and sell our best-in-class OTT product, Paramount+, and help clients understand how OTT compliments broadcast TV.
• Strategize and sell high-profile ''tentpole'' properties such as NFL Football; The Superbowl; March Madness; NCAA Football; The Masters; PGA Golf; The Grammy's; and multiple local events and initiatives.
• Responsible for growing shares of core/existing agency business applying CBS Philadelphia's multi-platform assets.
• Understand the importance of business development and spend no less than 40% of your time focused on cultivating new accounts.
• Have a keen understanding of marketing principles that will allow you to build customized, client focused solutions that will demonstrate the power of the CBS Philly portfolio
• Coordinate and manage multi-platform campaigns. Execute elements, monitor performance, and ensure customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in media Sales and Marketing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and selling broadcast and OTT solutions.
• Deep OTT sales knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects at one time.
• Strong marketing instincts are essential to this position.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and Wide Orbit a plus.
• PowerPoint and Excel skills are highly preferred.
• Strong presentation and negotiations skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to work in Center City, Philadelphia & surrounding areas. Hybrid Work Arrangement.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Media Advertising Sales experience
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, creativity, detail orientation, organizational, and analytical skills required.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re6op5-18-226-93-227-42 in your application.