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Associate Account Executive
Location
Canada
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$40K - $50K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate Account Executive
Postmedia Solutions
• 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
Job Requirements
- Experience in sales, lead generation, or client-facing roles
- Comfort conducting professional conversations over phone and video
- Motivated by new business acquisition and consultative digital sales
- Embrace CRM systems, AI tools, and virtual selling environments
- Actively seek feedback and apply coaching insights to improve performance
- Goal-oriented, resilient, and motivated by uncapped earning potential.
Benefits
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Pension Matching
- 3 weeks vacation
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