\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bInventors of Brand Power - the most powerful, iconic TV ad platform driving brand sales.
Creators of Home Tester Club - the world\'s largest digital community of shoppers delivering social proof content.
Competitive package, including 4 weeks\' vacation, additional leave entitlements & full medical benefits.
Hybrid work model - work 2 days from the office, 3 from home.
The RoleLooking for a chance to travel globally and take your passion for selling to the next level? We\'re on the hunt for an enthusiastic sales gun who will join our Toronto team, and will take part in our 4-week training program.This is a genuine sales role for people who are serious about selling \xe2\x80\x93 you are competitive, curious and an outstanding communicator. Successful candidates will participate in an intensive in-house training program delivered by some of the industry\'s best. You will learn the ins and outs of \'Brand Power\' - the most powerful, iconic TV ad platform driving brand sales - as well as \'Home Tester Club\' - the world\'s largest digital community of shoppers delivering social proof content - from some of the industry\'s best.You will work directly with the world\'s top packaged goods companies, have the opportunity to interact with some of our greatest marketing minds, and hone career-making sales, management and production skills across television, digital and social.Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re a graduate or in the early years of your career, this is the perfect opportunity to blend your passion for sales, media and consumer goods within a truly global business.With strong performance comes genuine opportunities to grow your career with options to transfer to one of our international offices in destinations including Sydney, London or New York. Ideal candidates will be mobile and willing to live and work in different countries if required at some stage into the future.The Brand Power CompanyThe Brand Power Company, a WPP company, is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading provider of endorsement advertising platforms across television, digital and social, including Brand Power, Medifacts, and Home Tester Club. We\xe2\x80\x99re big fans of authentic. Not just in the solutions we provide clients globally, but in the people we welcome to our team. Genuine team players up for collaborating, creating, and celebrating awesome results for our clients.We know passion beats pretense and that it\xe2\x80\x99s the down-to-earth who best step up to any challenge. We champion diversity. We collaborate across sixteen offices worldwide. We\xe2\x80\x99re expanding into new markets. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to solutions that drive measurable results for our clients. And we play as hard as we work.With more than 100,000 staff based in 110 different countries, WPP is the world\'s largest creative transformation company and is home to some of the biggest communications, advertising, and media agencies, including Ogilvy, GroupM, Grey, and Wavemaker. A career with The Brand Power Company opens up endless opportunities to learn and grow within a powerful network of WPP brands.Key Responsibilities
Networking and getting to know our current clients while finding potential new ones
Setting up meetings with top marketing professionals across Canada, using various tactics such as e-mail, telephone and LinkedIn
Use our pretty cool online CRM tools (including Salesforce) to maintain detailed information on contacts, accounts, meetings, and opportunities
Work effectively with multiple internal departments to sell, execute, and manage campaigns (ie. Creative & Production teams)
Research and manage potential leads and prospects through LinkedIn and industry database subscriptions
Learn and develop industry knowledge to establish areas of opportunity with potential clients
Become an expert in product categories and advertising best practices in order to persuade marketers to consider Buchanan tools
Use the skills you develop to close business with new clients
Build strong relationships with existing clients to grow book of business
What you can do is more important to us than what you have done previously.We value an open mind, a desire to succeed and good old fashioned hard work over a laundry list of skills. If you think you have what it takes but don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box, then we absolutely encourage you to give us a shot. We\xe2\x80\x99d love to meet and get to know the real you, as well as seeing what else is in your toolbox.Our Qualifications and Experience Wishlist
Must be able to be in Toronto for a 4 week training program (targeting an August 2024 start time)
University Degree (Business or Marketing preferred) and/or 1-2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a sales environment
1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred
High levels of initiative, self-motivation and time management
Competitive and ambitious nature, demonstrating a strong aptitude for sales
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
Proficiency in English
Must have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered for the job
Benefits
Competitive base salary and lucrative commission scheme
4 weeks of annual leave each year + WPP special leave entitlements
Hybrid work model - work 2 days from the office, 3 days from home
Global mobility - with strong performance comes genuine opportunities to grow your career with options to transfer to one of our international offices in destinations including Sydney, London, or New York
Training, training and more training \xe2\x80\x93 delivered by some of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s best
Fun and relaxed advertising agency environment with plenty of extra perks
We\xe2\x80\x99re big fans of authenticDiversity and inclusion is fundamental to who we are, and what has always made us tick. We recruit and reward people based on capability and performance. We don\xe2\x80\x99t discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. You may think we care about your purple hair or love of cats, but we don\xe2\x80\x99t. We believe treating everyone with authenticity and respect simply gives us the best chance of delivering success.At the Brand power Company, we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected and never misused. You can view our policy here:Powered by JazzHR