Torstar
Media Production
AccountExecutive
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“Account Executive at Torstar. Skills: B2B sales, outside sales, relationship building, strategic thinking. Build & Nurture Relationships. Hunt for New Business”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets; Forecast accuracy; CRM hygiene
Industry & Context.
Valid G driver's license, Reliable transportation, handling client credit card information, PCI compliant
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years in B2B sales, direct experience as an outside sales rep, Proven track record of hitting and exceeding quota, Consultative selling skills, Presentation skills, Written communication skills, Self-direction, Time management, Comfort with a hybrid work model, Valid G driver's license, Reliable transportation, Hunter Mentality, Farmer Discipline, Relationship Builder, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Strategic Thinker, Market Savvy, PCI compliant
Nice to Have
digital media or advertising experience, Solid grasp of digital advertising platforms, audience strategy, understanding of where the market is heading
What You'll Do.
Build & Nurture Relationships
Hunt for New Business
Farm Existing Accounts
Develop Strategic Solutions
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Collaborate Strategically
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with marketing and product teams
Communication Scope
written communication skills; presentation skills
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. 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. 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. 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 you will do * Build & Nurture Relationships: Develop deep, consultative relationships with clients through regular on-site visits and strategic account planning * Hunt for New Business: Proactively identify and pursue new client opportunities through
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