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Account Manager (Advertising Sales / Media Agency Expertise Required)

Account Manager (Advertising Sales / Media Agency Expertise Required)

Contempo MediaToronto, ON, Canada
7 days ago
Salary
CA$100,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • Job Title :  Account Manager (Advertising Sales / Media Agency Expertise Required)
  • Reports To :  Publisher & VP Sales
  • Department :  Sales
  • Location :  Toronto
  • Compensation :  $100K+ (Salary / Commission)
  • Are you passionate about fashion, style, automotive, luxury / premium goods, and lifestyle? Do you want to collaborate with the world’s top brands and be part of a company on the rise?

    Contempo Media – SHARPMagazine.com ; SMagazineOfficial.com , Canada’s leading premium / luxury multi-platform publisher, is growing and looking for an experienced Account Manager  to join our expanding team.

    We’re seeking a seasoned sales professional with proven advertising sales and media agency expertise. The ideal candidate has a successful track record of new business development, including direct sales to brands and collaboration with media agencies and key partners.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Client & Agency Collaboration : Develop, manage, and grow relationships with an existing base of clients and agencies while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
    • New Business Development : I dentify new clients and brands to broaden the advertising base with our prospecting strategy.
    • Marketing Solutions : Work closely with agencies and clients to understand key marketing objectives and deliver tailored advertising solutions across print, digital, and experiential platforms.
    • Sales Presentations & Proposals : Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to conceptualize, develop, and present compelling sales pitches and proposals.
    • Project Execution : Partner with internal teams (marketing, production, finance, etc.) to ensure flawless execution of custom content, digital campaigns, and other advertiser-specific marketing programs.
    • Reporting & Communication : Provide accurate reporting on budgets, forecasts, and account statuses while keeping stakeholders informed on all aspects of client relationships and project executions.
    • Qualifications

      This role is ONLY open to candidates with :

    • 3+ years of media sales or agency experience, including strong expertise in digital advertising.
    • Direct sales experience with both clients and media agencies.
    • Conversance with new technologies : digital, programmatic, social, and mobile advertising.
    • Ideal candidates also demonstrate :

    • A proven ability to identify key decision-makers and cultivate strong business relationships.
    • Established relationships with both direct brand marketing teams and media agencies across Canada and the U.S., with a proven ability to leverage these connections to drive new business opportunities.
    • Innovative, entrepreneurial sales strategies to drive new business.
    • Excellent presentation, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
    • Grace under pressure and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
    • Bonus :  Category experience and IAB Sales Certification are strong assets.

      What We Offer

    • A flexible hybrid work schedule (office and remote).
    • Paid vacation, summer hours, and additional holiday closures.
    • Benefits package.
    • A company laptop and mobile phone.
    • Regular company socials and lunch perks.
    • Opportunities to travel to New York to meet with clients and agencies.
    • Competitive bonus structure for exceeding sales targets.
    • Important Note :

      Applicants without advertising sales and media agency experience will not be considered. Please ensure your resume clearly reflects your qualifications.