Account Executive – Sports

Paramount

Account Executive driving advertising revenue across Paramount’s linear and digital sports portfolio. Building client relationships, developing Holdco strategies, and delivering convergent media solutions.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advertising sales within the sports industry, focusing on client relationship management, strategic account development, and revenue growth. Proficient in convergent media solutions and skilled in utilizing tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Suite to drive results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advertising Sports Sales ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Account DevelopmentConvergent Media SolutionsSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Advertising SalesAccount ManagementRevenue Growth StrategiesMarket Trend AnalysisPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDetail OrientedEntrepreneurial Spirit

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteG SuiteSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Sports MarketplaceConvergent MediaClient ObjectivesThought LeadershipBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, build, and exceed advertising revenue goals across the linear and digital sports portfolio
Develop, maintain, and nourish client relationships through calls and meetings
Manage existing and identify new business within a specific Holdco
Develop account and Holdco strategies for long-term development and revenue growth
Develop convergent media solutions tailored to client objectives
Lead precise account management internally and externally
Collaborate with Holdco counterparts on strategic roadmaps and portfolio revenue generation
Establish thought leadership within the sports community and represent Paramount’s position in the sports marketplace
Monitor marketplace trends related to clients and the sports business industry
Manage, train, and develop the dedicated IPG account manager, sales planner, and sales associate
Travel to support client relationships, meetings, and business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years proven advertising sports sales experience
BS/BA degree, or equivalent training and experience
Sales experience with an entrepreneurial spirit
Deep desire to win and grow as a convergent media sales professional
Remarkable communication and organizational skills
Well-developed presentation skills
Extraordinary time management skills to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize multiple account challenges simultaneously
Extremely detail oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, G Suite and Salesforce
Ability to travel as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Sales incentive compensation
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
On-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community