Account Manager

Paramount

Account Manager supporting ad sales team by managing client relationships and developing media plans at Paramount. Main point of contact for digital programs and campaign execution.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $69,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the ad sales team in business development efforts, inventory requests, and media plan creation and execution.
Work with a designated sales team to ensure impeccable campaign planning.
Provide optimal client service support for assigned advertisers and agencies.
Serve as the main point of contact for client inquiries and requests pertaining to their digital programs.
Prepare proposals and client presentations; provide clients with pricing and inventory availability.
Partner with sales to build client relationships while helping the Digital Sales team upsell & renew business.
Work with marketing, pricing, and sales to create thoughtful media plans and proposals; facilitate any additional media plan needs internally.
Develop client research/decks to promote new business development and growth.
Manage collection of creative assets, tracking and ad verification from clients/agency contacts; coordinate with Ad Operations (AdOps).
Project manage and coordinate with internal and external agency teams for campaign execution.
Work with AdOps & Campaign Strategists to monitor and optimize campaigns.
Utilize Salesforce to streamline communication across internal teams, assist in sales funnel management, and manage client information.
Ensure continuity across pre-and post-sale activities - own the entire deal flow & manage its success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years proven digital advertising experience
Experience working with FreeWheel, Salesforce, Operative and/or WideOrbit
BS / BA degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Programmatic advertising experience
Experience building and booking media plans
An entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a team, goal-oriented environment.
Extraordinary communication and organizational skills.
Solid written communication skills and ability to think creatively.
Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a dynamic sales environment.
An extremely detail oriented mindset.
A devoted and driven work ethic.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO
sales incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital advertisingmedia plan creationcampaign planningclient presentationsmedia plansad verificationproject managementprogrammatic advertisingPowerPointExcel

Soft Skills

client service supportcommunication skillsorganizational skillscreative thinkingprioritizationmulti-taskingdetail orientedentrepreneurial spiritteamworkwork ethic