Account Manager, Sports

Paramount

Account Manager supporting the Independents HoldCo – Midwest business in advertising sales and campaign management. Collaborating with sales teams to ensure client satisfaction across Broadcast and Cable.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Independents HoldCo – Midwest business, collaborating with designated sales teams to drive strategy, execution, and client success across both regions.
Partner with sales to build client relationships, while also helping the team upsell & renew business across both Broadcast and Cable properties.
Ensure continuity and success across pre-and post-sale activities - own the entire deal flow & manage its success.
Work closely with Pricing & Inventory/Planning/Yield teams to build media plans for Upfront & Scatter deals across linear platforms.
Mentor a team of Sales Associates, assisting them with pre and post-sale processes.
Manage sponsorship opportunities within the internal system from start to finish.
Join and participate on sales calls with Account Executives (in-person and virtually).
Work with Marketing, Research, and Promotion Departments to develop tailored sales presentations.
Work closely with convergent teams to expand business across all platforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of either advertising sales experience (preferably linear) or TV buying/media planning experience at an agency, with a deep knowledge of digital and/or programmatic sales
A deep desire to win and grow as a Linear Ad Sales professional; thrive in a team-oriented environment
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Extraordinary communication and organizational skills
Solid written communication skills and ability to think creatively
Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a dynamic sales environment
Must be extremely organized, detailed, and accurate with remarkable foresight
A devoted and driven work ethic
BS/BA degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience working with Phoenix, Salestrack, WideOrbit, FreeWheel, Salesforce, and/or Operative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

advertising salesTV buyingmedia planningdigital salesprogrammatic salessales presentationsdeal flow management

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsteam-orientedcreative thinkingprioritizationmulti-taskingattention to detailwork ethic