Account Executive - Convergent Sales

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

Overview & Responsibilities 

Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can make an impact? Come join the Convergent Ad Sales team! The Account Executive, Convergent Ad Sales, will be responsible for calling on a list of Media Agencies with a focus on their Video Investment Teams to drive advertising revenue across all platforms within ViacomCBS. The AE works across multiple sales channels, including Linear, Digital, Social, Experiential, and Data/Advanced Advertising. The successful candidate is a strategic business thinker, outstanding client service provider & problem solver who is deeply knowledgeable about their clients’ business. Account Executives at ViacomCBS are great teammates, multi-taskers, highly organized, have strong listening skills and are able to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders. The AE position is supported by CSRs and SSEs, who will lead day-to-day account maintenance and plan building. SSEs are also available for ad hoc projects and general account stewardship.
 
Basic Qualifications: 
 

• 5+ years experience in Advertising Sales/Media/Marketing.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with key decision makers.
• Proven history of deal-making and revenue performance.
• Strong industry knowledge across multiple categories.

Additional Qualifications: 
 

• Must be a strategic individual possessing qualitative/quantitative skills to develop highly prescriptive account plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to proactively prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Highly collaborative, solutions-oriented team player.
• Passionate about training and mentoring more junior team members.
   

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