Account Executive

Overview

Account Executive – Chicago, IL – WBBM CBS Chicago, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Seeking a driven media sales professional to sell custom marketing campaigns to direct clients and advertising agencies across linear, streaming and cross‑platform opportunities.

• Develop new business in linear/streaming platforms and non‑traditional revenue sales.
• Secure contract renewals and increase market share through cross‑selling and upselling.
• Execute strategies for premium high‑profile properties such as NFL, Big Ten Football, PGA Golf, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, UFC and UEFA Soccer.
• Sell high‑profile network prime specials (The Grammy Awards, VH1/MTV Video Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Tony Awards, CMT Awards, Daytime Emmys, Kennedy Center Honors).
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals.
• Build strong client relationships and leverage Paramount’s multi‑platform assets.
• Explore innovative non‑traditional revenue avenues and identify new business accounts.
• Promote and sell Paramount’s streaming TV solutions and understand how they complement broadcast TV.
• Handle all paperwork in a timely manner and support internal team members to ensure customer satisfaction.

• 3–5 years of media selling experience, ideally with digital streaming and broadcast linear TV, sports and news sponsorship media sales.
• Prior experience selling streaming platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong local direct client and agency relationships in streaming and linear broadcast with specific success stories.
• Expertise in automotive, healthcare, financial and retail categories.

• Develop, communicate and implement complex marketing solutions to C‑level executives and business owners.
• Accurately analyze customer needs, develop a custom solution and build an effective presentation to close the sale.
• Skilled at developing strong client relationships within a short time.
• Proficiency with media selling tools:
  Wide Orbit Media Sales, WOMS, Wide Orbit Traffic, Operative, Media Monitors, Salesforce, Winmo, Zoom Info, Media Proxy, Waymark.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong marketing, advertising and branding acumen with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

• Competitive salary range: $ – $ with sales incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance and PTO.
• Generous paid time off and virtual engagement events.

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