Account Manager, Local Ad Sales, Boston WBZ

Account Manager, Local Ad Sales, Boston WBZSales Boston Full-Time On-Site On a mission to unleash the power of content you in? 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 Account Manager (AM) is a developmental sales-focused role responsible for supporting day-to-day revenue efforts while developing the skills and experience needed to become a future Account Executive. This role touches all facets of the sales processfrom proposal development and client support to campaign execution and stewardshipwhile partnering closely with Account Executives and internal teams. This is a position designed for high-potential candidates who want to learn the business, build selling skills, and grow into a full-cycle seller with direct ownership of accounts and revenue.Overview & ResponsibilitiesSales & Revenue SupportPartner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunitiesAssist in selling cross-platform campaigns across linear and streaming inventoryParticipate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategiesSupport, develop and/or cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipelineClient & Campaign ExecutionCoordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring flawless delivery and stewardshipArrange make-goods for program changes on all dealsPrepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaignsServe as a client support resource for inbound questions and requestsCross-Functional CollaborationWork with Marketing, Research, Promotions, Traffic, and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutionsProject-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals, and timelinesEnsure accurate communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and leadershipSales Development & LearningBuild foundational selling skills including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts, and inventory managementLearn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycleGain exposure to systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account Executive successWork Location: This role is currently hybrid (3 days/week in office) and will return to fully in office (5 days/week) this September, location is 1170 Soldiers Field Rd in Boston.Basic Qualifications1+ years of experience in advertising, media, or sales support (Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred) Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience consideredPreferred QualificationsStrong desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue-owning seller Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented sales environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Self-motivated, driven, and eager to learn Experience with sales and ad-tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Salesforce, Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plus Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace