Sales Engineer

Position: Sales Engineer

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Senior Manager, Advertising Solutions

Location: Remote

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 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.

Summary:

Postmedia is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to fill the full-time position of Sales Engineer. We are an expanding team that actively promotes a culture of collaboration in everything we undertake.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced digital marketing professional, a Bachelors degree in Marketing or relevant field and minimum of 3 years of experience at an agency. You have excellent knowledge of analytics tools and campaign evaluation metrics along with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

What You'll Do:

• Develop digital marketing strategies, tactical plans and recommended budgets to meet and exceed client's marketing/business goals and objectives
• Add the necessary technical expertise and digital marketing insight to complement the Account Executive team – focusing on the solutions that will drive long term results for our clients
• Maintain positive and proactive line of communication between all lines of business as well as senior leadership
• Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to Postmedia and client confidence, as well as sound business recommendations
• Work with sales teams to uncover and develop client business needs
• Coordinate with Postmedia fulfillment and research teams to guide strategy recommendations
• Prepare presentations which outline client goals, audience research, analytics and strategy recommendations - Accurately and confidently convey the vision of the campaign strategy
• Assist sales team in presenting and closing new business opportunities
• Ensure that industry and solution training is always current

Who you are:

• A comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape, integrated advertising trends and best practices.
• Proven track record of leadership and integrity
• Confident in client meetings and a strong communicator (verbal & written)- Being able to communicate your ideas in a way that will make sense to others and having a sense of what others will find interesting, entertaining and worthwhile
• Advanced knowledge of multiple digital advertising channels including Meta, LinkedIn, Spotify, Google (Search, Display, Video, Shopping, Mobile, Video, Analytics) and have a very good understanding of SEO – certifications from Google and Facebook is an asset.
• Ability to deliver strategic, performance-driven solutions leveraging a wide range of paid and organic marketing strategies
• Track record of coaching and enabling a rapidly growing sales team - continually challenging them to raise the bar
• Analytical and strategic, you can interpret results and trends, conveying ROI to clients.
• Easily adapt to a fast-moving, dynamic setting with minimal need for direct oversight. Can think creatively and independently to resolve conflict as well as solve problems.
• Exceptional aptitude for effectively overseeing and coordinating numerous projects and meeting deadlines
• Track record of managing time efficiently, meeting personal goals, and working effectively with internal, partner, and customer teams

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.