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Job DescriptionWhile our corporate office is in Toronto, this is a dedicated Halton Region sales role.
This position is a remote role with the expectation that you are able to be in the Halton region to meet with your clients at a minimum of 3 days per week.
We are hiring a Local Account Executive for our Halton Region to sell a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, hyper-local audience targeting, and local event sponsorships—backed by a legendary local media footprint.
What We Offer:
- Unlimited Earning Potential: OTE: $60K–$100K+. Top Reps Go Higher. This comp plan is built for hunters: a guaranteed base pay + uncapped commission on every sale + quarterly bonuses tied to targets. Your effort directly drives your income, and there is no cap on what you can earn
- Road Support: Comprehensive vehicle allowance and a company laptop and smartphone.
- Own Your Territory: Build your own sales business within our organization. You control your growth, your network, and your success.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to your continuous learning, professional development, and the tools you need to succeed
- Supportive team: Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals committed to your success and invested in your growth
- Comprehensive Benefits: Defined pension plan (rare perk in today’s market), health coverage, and other benefits to support your long-term success
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 networking, referrals, cold outreach, and market research
- Farm Existing Accounts: Grow your existing book of business by understanding client needs, delivering results, and positioning new solutions
- Develop Strategic Solutions: Create tailored advertising and media plans that solve client challenges and drive measurable results
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and position solutions
- Drive Results: Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets while maintaining accurate records of all client interactions and sales activities
- Collaborate Strategically: Work with marketing and product teams to deliver compelling presentations and proposals that win business
- Pipeline tracking: Forecast accuracy and CRM hygiene that supports your efforts
We are looking for someone with:
- B2B outside/field sales experience (preferred, but we will train a natural-born hunter).
- A proven track record of hitting and exceeding quota
- Strong consultative selling, presentation, and written communication skills
- Self-direction, strong time management, and comfort with a hybrid work model
- A solid grasp of digital advertising platforms, audience strategy, and where the market is heading is considered an asset
- Requirement: Valid G driver's license and reliable transportation
- Please note: This role involves handling client credit card information. Being PCI compliant is required, and training is provided during onboarding.
We are 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.
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