We are looking for a Digital Media Sales Professional to join our Montreal Advertising Sales team who brings strong agency and marketer relationships and a proven track record of revenue growth. You are a strong collaborator who builds relationships both in-market and internally to deliver creative solutions and outcomes for your clients. You know how to lead a sales conversation with marketers, planners and buyers to understand needs and requirements to drive meaningful results.
As an Account Manager in our Montreal advertising sales team, you will leverage your expertise in digital media sales and The Globe and Mail's strong omnichannel offering (digital, audio, print, events) to creative deliver and data solutions to drive revenue growth. The Globe and Mail's convening power and breadth of reach through our exclusive Canadian representation of global publishers such as CNN, The Guardian, Washington Post and Hearst (to name a few) provide unlimited opportunities to deliver high-impact, creative solutions to your clients.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and grow an established business portfolio and develop new business to achieve revenue growth targets.
- Achieve and exceed individual and team, quarterly and annual revenue goals and sales key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop Globe Media Group's profile and influence key decision makers within agencies and directly with clients.
- Prospecting and Developing New Business: Building new relationships and driving new business growth from net new accounts and new lines of business within active accounts.
- Commitment to excellence in sales disciplines including pipeline management, forecasting and customer relationship management (CRM).
- Use a consultative sales approach to uncover customer needs and insights to develop your solutions to deliver optimal business outcomes for customers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop digital solutions and deliver winning propositions that meet and exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Work with the Content Studio, Data, Creative Studio, Product, Operations, Media and Digital Strategists teams and the Revenue Management teams, to deliver meaningful solutions to advertisers.
- Utilize and work collaboratively with internal resources to effectively manage customer expectations and performance objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or related college diploma with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related field (Advertising, Marketing, Media Sales)
- Bilingualism in French and English is mandatory.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with peers and team to achieve goals.
- Strong track record of success in achieving sales and revenue goals.
- Strong strategic account planning skills to develop, retain and grow business.
- Established relationships with agency planners, buyers, key influencers and senior client-facing marketing executives.
- Experience and understanding of data, programmatic marketing and performance marketing is a plus.
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to being at the forefront of industry trends, from technology to privacy and regulations impacting the advertising landscape.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively within internal and external organizations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Proficiency in business to business and business to consumer communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
The Globe's mission is to provide essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – to inspire individuals and build stronger communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.
As Canada's most respected media brand, The Globe is committed to making a difference in Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.
WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
- A hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
- Generous vacations and flexible working arrangements
- Supplement to parental leave
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Annual Wellness Grant
- Licensed chiropractor and massage therapist on site
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
- Training assistance for external training courses
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COMPANY PRESENTATION:
The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We're proud to be a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've been recognized internationally for our data visualization, design and creative storytelling.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion by both reflecting all Canadians, in the stories we tell and in the makeup of our workforce. We are proud to partner with organizations such as Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and are signatories to the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in the growth of our employees by providing training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and take on new challenges.
No matter your role at the Globe, you will be an integral part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Being part of The Globe and Mail team requires a passion for excellence and an undeniable commitment to innovating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Demonstrating these characteristics every day in the workplace is what makes our people the foundation of our success. We foster a culture where employees can live their ideals, develop their abilities, contribute creatively to the success of the organization, and be recognized, appreciated and rewarded for what they do. If you are a digital sales expert with a passion for publishing brands, we would like to hear from you.
SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH:
We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, enabling each individual to reach their full potential. This commitment is anchored in our strategic plan and core values.
There are opportunities for lateral advancement and promotion for rewarding and progressive careers.
We believe in mentoring and collaborative peer learning and have formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge sharing.
We support continuing education and offer internal and external training and development opportunities.
VACCINATION POLICY:
All offers of employment at The Globe and Mail are contingent on the candidate being fully vaccinated. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when they have completed the full series of a vaccine or combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and have received the last dose at least 14 days before their start date. To prove they are fully vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide proof by emailing a copy of their vaccine receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Individuals seeking an exemption based on one or more of the grounds protected by the Human Rights Code will need to submit their accommodation request to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not fully vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our company and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of employees in the four employment equity categories (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) to ensure we reflect the areas in which we work.
The Globe and Mail offers accommodations to candidates with disabilities as part of our recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know if you require an accommodation request.