Job Description

Media Matters is looking for an experienced Media Sales Development Representative who is motivated, smart, energetic, and looking for an opportunity with a growing, profitable and dynamic company.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both print and digital sales, identifying leads, developing strategic and creative recommendations, booking opportunities in a media specific CRM, and working with graphic designers/editorial teams.

Description

Validate existing information and obtain new customer information such as name, address and email and enter information into computer Describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to subscribe to magazine or purchase advertising space Explain products or services and answer questions from customers Develop customer focussed strategic and creative recommendations (sales proposals) across multiple platforms Requires a significant amount of outbound calls in order to identify key players, qualify business opportunities and schedule discovery meetings Develop highly targeted outbound email/drip campaigns to generate sales opportunities
Skills

Enthusiastic and confident on the telephone Knowledge of general advertising and marketing concepts Computer skills Time management skills Ability to sort information and compare data Attention to detail Ability to use proper grammar and vocabulary Experience generating email/drip campaigns
Qualifications

A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related business or marketing field and / or equivalent business development or sales experience in both print and digital sales 1 - 3 years of experience working in a similar role in a media company or publishing environment desired
Compensation will be a draw on commission with unlimited earning potential

Company Overview

Media Matters Inc. is a niche and growing publishing company, located in downtown Peterborough, that focuses primarily on the Canadian collision repair industry. We cater not only to the industry itself but also the manufacturers, suppliers, and industries connected within it. We develop, create, design, and distribute national B2B publications and website destinations serving this market. Our publications include Collision Repair magazine, Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine, Collision Quebec, Bodyworx Professional, Annual Buyers Guide and the Annual Training Directory.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Experience:

media sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person