ABOUT US

Where do you find your local community news? How do you stay connected to new and old businesses in your community? Metroland Media is a communication company built on a strong history of providing the news to Ontario’s door steps for over 100 years. In this ever growing industry we have continued to evolve, allowing us to become the industry leaders. Flyers, magazines, trade shows, digital advertising and distribution is a snapshot of our companies breadth. If you are looking for a dynamic company built on a strong history within your community, look no further.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for a high-energy, driven Corporate Account Executive who is interested in joining a fast-paced, passionate and innovative community focused media and marketing solutions business that serves the Canadian marketplace. As a Corporate Account Executive you will be empowered to work with, and provide, integrated, multi-platform media solutions to some of Canada’s best known brands, across all Metroland properties. 

Metroland Media is one of Canada's leading community media companies with operations in newspapers, digital properties, flyer distribution, printing, consumer shows, magazines, directories and online commerce. Learn more about us at http://metroland.com/working-at-metroland

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Qualify and prospect new accounts, creatively source leads and provide national sales solutions in multi-media platforms
• Accountable for consistently attaining and/or surpassing sales targets and achieving revenue targets
• Responsible for maintaining and growing existing clients, and building strong business relationships within an active account base of customers
• Provide outstanding account service
• Proven ability to reach key decision makers and effectively sell through the solution.
• Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions, and play a key role in the overall success of our organization

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business or in a related field
• Possess a minimum of 5+ years sales experience
• A proven history of generating sales revenue and an unprecedented drive for results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent presentation skills
• Valid Driver's licence
• Motivated self-starter with discipline to work independently to achieve sales targets
• Proficient with Microsoft Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling media products and services to agency and client direct
• Proven ability to work both independently and in collaboration with internal client service teams and senior business leaders
• A solid grasp of digital and social media advertising platforms is an asset

OUR AODA COMMITMENT

Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland 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 your interview.