Job Description

Do you have media sales or account management experience and want to work for an amazing company?Village Media, a leader in local news, is looking for an experienced digital media account executive to join our expanding across York Region - supporting our and news sites.The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about helping to connect businesses with our large local audience.The account executive is entrusted to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses, agencies or individuals and work with them to reach their target audience through various advertising channels and services.The Account Executive will:Develop and manage revenue-producing relationship with clients and agenciesProspect for new business using sales funnel techniquesAnalyze client marketing goals and develop needs-based solutions to achieve themManage and take responsibility for the schedule of deliverables and campaigns of each client, being primary point of contact and managing all customer care and serviceOversee campaign execution and analysisWork collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenueUse web analytics tools to understand sales opportunities and statistics required for sales presentationsWork cohesively with other Village Media staff both locally based and across the networkMinimum qualifications for the position include:Proven track record of sales success in a local media settingA minimum of two years of media sales, account management or buying experienceAbility to work alone and as part of a teamExcellent presentation skillsExcellent verbal and written skillsIntegrityHard-working, relationship-builder with a winning attitudeStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsProficient with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other Google applicationsSome travel may be necessaryA valid driverxe2x80x99s licence, a reliable vehicle and a good driving record are requiredThe successful candidate must live in York Region, OntarioThis position frequently requires the successful candidate to meet and engage with clients at their place of business. Generally, hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm but there is sometimes a need to work in the evenings and on weekends in special circumstances.If this is you, please apply! To hear from us, we require a cover letter and a resume.Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at , on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else, it was scraped without our authorization or knowledge, and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above.About Village Mediais where local news livesxe2x80x94and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative and scalable content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact .

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