Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
Associate Account Executive
Location
Canada
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
C$40K - C$50K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate Account Executive
Postmedia Network Inc.
Role Description Postmedia has spent over 100 years building Canada’s most trusted media brands. Today, we are leveraging that authority to build the country’s most sophisticated digital sales engine. We are looking for an Associate Account Executive who is driven, coachable, and eager to build a long-term career in digital media sales. This role is designed for high-potential sellers who want to develop into full-cycle Account Executives within a high-performance, tech-enabled environment. You will focus on new business acquisition while being supported by SDRs, and an AI-powered sales tech stack that enables you to sharpen your skills and accelerate your growth. What You’ll Do - Prospect and engage new business through outbound outreach, digital engagement, and SDR-supported opportunities - Conduct virtual discovery calls to identify client needs and qualify opportunities - Present tailored digital advertising solutions across SEO, SEM, Programmatic, Social, and Display - Manage a structured pipeline within CRM, maintaining accurate forecasting and activity tracking - Leverage AI tools to improve call performance, objection handling, and follow-up efficiency - Consistently achieve or exceed revenue and activity targets - Transition qualified opportunities smoothly to internal teams for fulfillment Qualifications - Aspiring Digital Closer: Motivated by new business acquisition and desire to build mastery in consultative digital sales - Tech-Forward: Embrace CRM systems, AI tools, and virtual selling environments as competitive advantages - Highly Coachable: Actively seek feedback and apply coaching insights to continuously improve performance - Performance-Driven: Goal-oriented, resilient, and motivated by uncapped earning potential - B2B Sales Foundation: Experience in sales, lead generation, or client-facing roles; comfortable conducting professional conversations over phone and video Compensation - Pay Rate: $40,000 - $50,000 + uncapped variable compensation - Health & Dental Benefits - Pension Matching - 3 weeks vacation Benefits - Health & Dental Benefits - Pension Matching - 3 weeks vacation
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