Account Executive

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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.

OVERVIEW & REPOSNIBILITIES: 
 
CBS Sacramento is looking for a dynamic advertising Account Executive tasked with developing, maintaining, and servicing accounts. This is an outside sales position in charge of generating revenue by prospecting and selling multi-media advertising solutions for our linear and streaming properties (Paramount + and Pluto TV).

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect, develop, and manage new and existing business accounts to achieve and exceed revenue goals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through remarkable service and strategic guidance
• Identify client needs and create customized, creative multi-media advertising campaigns
• Present and sell integrated advertising solutions across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and closing skills throughout the sales cycle
• Utilize media research and ratings tools (e.g., Nielsen and similar platforms) to develop data-driven proposals

Qualifications:

• Previous sales experience preferred, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Strategic thinker and problem solver 
• Good knowledge of Sports such as NFL, NCAA Football, Basketball, PGA Golf, WNBA and Mixed Martial Arts
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and consistent
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
• College degree preferred
• Valid California driver’s license

CBS 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. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

 

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

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000.00 - 100,000.00. 

 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.  This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. 

 

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