Account Executive - Outside - Ontario

About the role

The Account Executive – Territory is responsible for growing and maintaining business within the Upland region. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in print and/or digital advertising.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell PennySaver products within an assigned geographic area.
• Pursue sales leads and visit existing and new customers.
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate print and digital products.
• Develop marketing plans, sales presentations, and proposals as needed.
• Manage customer accounts through professional account management skills.
• Maintain accounts in good business standing, including timely collections and contract execution.
• Deliver high-quality advertising production, ensuring less than 1% error rate.
• Create a local presence in the assigned territory community.
• Attend relevant merchant association and Chamber of Commerce meetings.
• Adhere to production deadlines and advertising copy requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One year related sales experience in Outside Sales.
• Computer literate, proficient in MS Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Verbal presentation skills.
• Creative ad design skills.
• Opening and closing sales skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. This includes a drug-free work environment and equal opportunity employment.