Paramount Global is seeking a highly motivated and driven Account Executive to join our team, based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Our diverse portfolio includes KDKA, KDKA+, CBS News Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and providing clients with unparalleled reach and precision targeting. As a team, we offer all the essential resources to tackle any marketing challenge, and we are in search of a candidate who shares our passion for multi-platform media and winning.We are seeking an individual who can craft and sell custom marketing campaigns to both direct clients and advertising agencies. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, and possesses excellent organizational skills. They should also be upbeat, passionate about new business opportunities, and have strong interpersonal and presentation skills.RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES
Develop and implement strategies for selling high-profile properties such as NFL Football, The Superbowl, March Madness, NCAA Football, The Masters, PGA Golf, The Grammy's, and multiple local events and initiatives
Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals
Build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with clients
Increase shares of existing agency business by leveraging Paramount's multi-platform assets
Explore innovative and non-traditional avenues to generate revenue
Identify and cultivate new business accounts
Build customized, client-focused solutions that demonstrate the value of Paramount
Promote and sell Paramount's streaming TV solutions, and understand how they complement broadcast TV
Collaborate with internal team members, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient performance
Handle all paperwork in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 3 years of experience in sales and marketing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record of developing and selling broadcast and digital solutions
Strong marketing skill
Proficiency in Salesforce and Wide Orbit, as well as PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver's license
Prior experience in selling streaming platforms
Willingness to work in Pittsburgh, PA, and surrounding areas, with a hybrid work arrangement
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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 https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.