Sales Representative

Location
Burlington, Ontario
Salary
TBD
Posted
March 1, 2023
Closes
March 7, 2023
Ref
743999837995977
Function
Marketing
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
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Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. Wecontinuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com

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 thatwhat 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.

Job Description

We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.
  • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms
  • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients
  • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities
  • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times
  • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases
  • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization
  • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner


Qualifications

  • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field
  • Minimum 3 years direct sales and marketing experience
  • Team player, able to contribute to the overall success of the company
  • Strong business acumen to understand customer goals, challenges and operations
  • Proven consultative selling skills
  • Self-starter and can adapt quickly to changing environments and market trends
  • Ability to pursue issues to resolution, in a timely and courteous manner
  • A valid Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle


Additional Information

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.