Account Executive at Postmedia — NeverHard

Position: Account ExecutivePosition Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)Location: Edmonton, AB (Home based/hybrid) About the company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. The Opportunity: Postmedia has an immediate opening for an Account Executive. The successful candidate will contribute to revenue growth by securing new advertisers and maximizing opportunities with existing clients, with a strong emphasis on digital solutions. This role focuses on delivering outstanding client service and results-driven marketing consultations.Reporting to the Director, Client Partnerships West, you will drive business development efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, and help grow market share while exceeding revenue goals. Through data-driven decision-making and strategic leadership, you will play a key role in advancing digital innovation within the media industry.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced sales professional who is passionate about media and ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, evolving organization. What you'll do: Generate revenue from national clients and agencies, focusing on net-new business and underdeveloped categories Proactively identify and pursue new revenue opportunities Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and long-term loyalty Provide accurate and timely revenue forecasts Partner with the Media Strategist to create persuasive strategic proposal presentations that deliver measurable ROI Understand client objectives and target audiences to create tailored solutions Guide clients through the sales process, address concerns, overcome objections, and confidently close deals Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market developments to inform growth strategies Who you are: 5+ years of sales experience with a strong understanding of digital marketing Proven experience in national sales and servicing large agencies A skilled negotiator who can make confident, real-time decisions Highly organized with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills A strategic thinker who understands market dynamics and long-term growth opportunities Skilled CRM user, specifically HubSpot or Salesforce Compensation:Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. Pay Rate: $59,001 to $72,000