Sales Advisor - Metroland Media - Toronto, ON

A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com .

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Digital Sales Advisor you will help to drive digital sales through our local print sales team. Your ability to put together compelling digital campaigns and understand the needs of our customers (both internal and external) are integral to being successful in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Grow digital sales through our core sales team (over 600 strong)
  


• Optimize our digital inventory for maximum revenue potential
  


• Respond to RFP’s in a timely and efficient manner
  


• Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products, special sales programs and marketing efforts within the sales division
  


• Provide sound daily digital media services, digital media technical support and related functions
  


• Advise, consult and provide information related to the impression levels, design, creative and online delivery of digital advertising campaigns
  


• Provide daily status updates to inventory availability, revenue generated and identify other winning opportunities
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A proven history of contributing to a winning sales team, experience within a newspaper environment a definite asset
  


• Media sales experience in a print and online environment would be a definite asset
  


• Superior customer service skills
  


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  


• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  


• Solid organizational and time management skills
  


• High computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, rich media, Flash, Java and internet
  


• Knowledge of AdTech, Ominture, Google Analytics, ComScore technology is preferred
  

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.

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