Account Manager- Media Sales

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million Canadians every month

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic sales and marketing professional to join our Toronto Media Sales Team as an ‘Account Manager’
- Will manage an existing list of valued advertisers plus develop news opportunities with both local and multi-market businesses and/or their media buyers.
- Will drive revenue across multiple-platforms and products, through integrated marketing strategies, across a powerful suite of Digital, Radio, Television, Sports, Out-of-Home and Advanced Advertising assets
- You will have access to Canada’s best sports content from Sportsnet, SN Radio, SN Now, CBC Hockey Night in Canada, Blue Jays Baseball, plus the Rogers Sports & Media News & Entertainment brands such as CityNews, Breakfast Television, CityTV, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS 92.5, CityNews 680 and more

**What you will do**
- The Account Manager will be responsible to be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for agencies, marketers and direct clients and bring a consultative sales approach to maximize campaign efficiencies and deliver on client Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Develop creative and revenue-generating strategies to attract prospective clients
- Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
- Provide best in class customer service to new and existing clients
- Present innovative sales opportunities to small, medium and large clients
- Write professional and comprehensive sales presentations
- Collaborate with interlocking teams such as Go to Market, Advanced Advertising, Revenue Management Traffic, Creative, Production, Branded Content & Integration and more, to efficiently serve customers and drive revenue
- Manage a CRM (Salesforce) database to efficiently track all sales activity along with client contact information.
- Network to foster new relationships.
- Participate in ongoing marketing and sales training
- Service client base in a professional manner consistent with Rogers Sports & Media’s values

**What you will bring**
- Previous media sales experience required, with Digital media experience a definite asset
- Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of product (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Self-motivating and results oriented
- Proven sales track record
- Working knowledge of the media industry
- Working knowledge of OMS (Wide Orbit, S4M, Operative1) an asset
- Working knowledge of Salesforce
- Must be able to multitask and work with multiple deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and work within a changing environment
- Highly organized
- Innovative thinker
- An effective Sales Account Manager has the ability to build relationships and work effectively with various different personality types, and individuals in various different organizations, departments, roles and responsibilities.
- Someone that enjoys working in a fluid team setting, enjoys interacting with staff and clients, and contribute a sense of humor and fun to the culture of the team.

**Here’s what you can expect in return**:

- A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
- A team that trusts and wants to win together

Schedule: Full time
Shift: No Selection
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Sales & Account Management
Requisition ID: 290717

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media