Company:
Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is the
largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in
Canada, representing some of the country’s oldest and best known media brands.
Reaching millions of Canadians every week, Postmedia Network engages readers
and offers advertisers and marketers integrated solutions to effectively reach
target audiences through a variety of print, online, digital, and mobile
platforms.
owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is the
largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in
Canada, representing some of the country’s oldest and best known media brands.
Reaching millions of Canadians every week, Postmedia Network engages readers
and offers advertisers and marketers integrated solutions to effectively reach
target audiences through a variety of print, online, digital, and mobile
platforms.
Current Opportunity:
Permanent Full Time
The Calgary Herald has an immediate
opening for a Digital Advertising Sales professional. This position will reside
within the Advertising Department and report directly to the Digital Sales
Manager.
opening for a Digital Advertising Sales professional. This position will reside
within the Advertising Department and report directly to the Digital Sales
Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum
two years of media sales experience (digital preferred) - A
proven track record in sales including the development of new business
opportunities - Superior
interpersonal, organizational and attention-to-detail skills - Ability
to work well within a team as well as independently - Excellent
planning and implementation skills - Above
average written and oral communication skills - Ability
to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast paced
environment - Pro_
cient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook - Knowledge
of NetSuite CRM would be an asset - Digital
advertising industry knowledge would be an asset
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undergo
extensive internal training to learn the bene_ ts, procedures and
implementation of Calgary Herald digital advertising opportunities (i.e.
Calgaryherald.com, iPhone app, iPad app) as well as various partner
opportunities (i.e. facebook, Yahoo!, YouTube, etc.) - Generate
incremental online display revenue from new and existing accounts by
working primarily with our existing sales force, but as well as working
independently to generate new business - Drive
online display sales initiatives through continuous dual sales calls,
attending internal sales team meetings, isolating speci_ c opportunities
and providing sales tools and online support to the existing advertising
staff - Develop
presentations and proposals that persuasively communicate ideas and
opportunities to internal and external clients - Meet
or exceed assigned monthly budgets and quarterly performance objectives - Liaise
with the digital advertising sales specialists in other Postmedia markets - Assist
with the roll-out of new online initiatives whether directed by Postmedia
or generated internally
Calgary Herald
c/o Human Resources Department
PO Box 2400, Station M
215 – 16 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W8
E-mail: hr@calgaryherald.com
Applicants who meet the job
requirements are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by October 23,
2014.
requirements are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by October 23,
2014.