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.

The CBS Stations’ Local Ad Sales team is tasked with driving all local revenue across the 28 owned & operating CBS Television Stations and all Paramount Streaming & digital assets.

CBS Stations/Paramount is seeking an experienced, high‑performing sales executive to lead strategic partnerships with the industry’s top advertising agencies. This highly visible role will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding Paramount’s share of business across the full Paramount Skydance portfolio, including CBS Stations, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and more.

As a key member of the Key Agency Team, this individual will serve as a senior sales lead and trusted partner to major agency stakeholders, developing high‑impact, multi‑platform advertising solutions across linear, streaming, and digital platforms. The role requires a strategic seller with deep agency relationships, remarkable consultative sales skills, and the ability to influence and grow business at the highest levels of the advertising ecosystem.

• Own and grow strategic relationships with key decision‑makers across defined agencies on behalf of the CBS owned & operating television stations and Paramount Streaming
• Drive significant linear and digital revenue growth through innovative, integrated client solutions
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing agency partnerships
• Act as a strategic consultant to agency partners by understanding client goals and aligning Paramount’s portfolio to deliver measurable business outcomes
• Develop customized cross‑platform proposals leveraging broadcast, streaming, digital, branded content, and sponsorship opportunities
• Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, research, operations, and leadership teams to develop and execute revenue‑driving strategies
• Lead campaign execution from pre‑sale strategy through post‑campaign recap and performance analysis
• Utilize marketplace intelligence, competitive insights, and consumer trends to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Paramount’s market position
• Work closely with and develop Account Managers that support the agency business

• 10+ years of multi‑platform media sales experience
• 5+ years managing large agency relationships
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing high‑value advertising partnerships
• Deep understanding of the advertising marketplace, including linear TV, streaming, and digital media
• Strong strategic selling, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑management abilities
• Ability to translate complex media solutions into clear, compelling value propositions for clients and agencies
• Established reputation as a collaborative, solutions‑oriented sales leader

• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience with Wide Orbit, Salesforce, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred
• Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership capabilities

Hiring salary range: $ – $. 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…