Torstar

Media

AccountExecutive

CA$60–100k Hamilton, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Account Executive at Torstar. Skills: Outside sales, Client relationship building, Territory development. Sell print solutions. Sell digital solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve unlimited earning potential; Generate immediate commission momentum; Grow territory; Grow network; Achieve success

Industry & Context.

Media
Eligibility Requirements

Handling credit card information

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B2B outside/field sales experience, Valid G driver's license, Reliable transportation, PCI compliant

Nice to Have

Digital media experience, Advertising experience

What You'll Do.

Sell digital solutions

Sell hyper-local targeting

Sell local event sponsorships

Meet with clients in person

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborative team setting; Collaborate with dedicated team

Communication Scope

Present ideas clearly; Present ideas persuasively

Full Job Description

Full-time, Field-Based / Remote Flexibility. While our corporate office is in Toronto, this is a dedicated Hamilton-region sales role. On Mondays we meet at our Hamilton location for a collaborative team setting, this helps to set yourself up for success for the week, on Thursday mornings we meet in the office for a brief stand up to highlight wins and successes and then head out on the road to meet with your clients in person, with your remaining time managed flexibly. We are a premier media brand with a proven 180-year history of delivering impactful content and trusted journalism. Our commitment to excellence and creativity sets us apart in the industry as we continue to grow and evolve to meet current market needs. Our Commitment To Diversity: We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success. We are hiring a Local Account Executive for the Hamilton Spectator to sell a comprehensive suite of print and digital solutions, hyper-local audience targeting, and local event sponsorships—backed by a legendary local media footprint. You'll be selling for a brand that's been part of the Hamilton story for nearly two centuries—with the credibility, audience, and product portfolio that makes outside sales easier, not harder. If you're the kind of seller who'd rather be in front of a client than behind a desk, who builds relationships that outlast quarters, and who treats selling like a business you're running—keep reading. We're looking for someone who's equal parts hunter and farmer. You don't wait for the pipeline to come to you. You build it. You own your numbers, your calendar, and your results. What We Offer: * Unl

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