We’re looking for an Account Manager (Digital Advertising and Sponsorships) – are you right for this permanent, part-time position?
Job Title: Account Manager: Digital Advertising and Sponsorships
Location: Vaughan & Toronto
Type: Part-Time (approx 30 hrs/week)
Reports to: Regional Director
ROLE PURPOSE
The Account Manager is responsible for generating revenue for the momstown chapter via digital media advertising, sponsorships and interactive marketing event opportunities.
In this self-directed and commission based role, the Account Manager must possess excellent sales and negotiating skills, superb presentation, communication and relationship skills, and the ability to execute efficiently. The Account Manager is responsible for building and setting revenue targets for the momstown chapter and will work collaboratively with their Regional Director and Community Development Manager to ensure goals are met.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Account Manager will work closely with the Community Development Manager to set and achieve revenue goals. The role responsibilities are, but not limited to:
Advertising Sales:
- Responsible for selling online digital media advertising and sponsorship opportunities
- Generate sales leads, cold calls, develop client relationships
- Attend in-person client meetings and presentations
- Build annual sponsored editorial calendar and develop annual sales plan
- Align with CDM and Digital Content Coordinator to prepare playbooks for local campaigns
- Available to represent brand with potential clients at agreed upon trade shows occasionally throughout the year
- Commitment to attend a minimum of one networking event monthly
- Base target is $100,000 gross sales per annum.
Administrative:
- Maintain client log and customer tracking
- Collect ad artwork from clients by deadline for submission
- Event sponsorship client follow up (ie: Book speakers, confirm details with client etc)
- Complete monthly ad tracking/booking sheet to be submitted
- Track monthly sales and invoice momstown for monthly commission
- Bi-Weekly meeting with Regional Director to discuss leads, status, and roll out plans
- Work with momstown systems like Salesforce.com to track progress, log sales funnel and communicate to account team
- Liaise with National Bookkeeper to invoice clients directly
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated track record of successful client relationship management and growth
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Identifies and solves problems
- Accountable for themselves and holds others accountable
- Must be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to learn and strong aptitude for change
- Proven sales background/experience required
- Fantastic team player that also functions well independently
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Ideally have ties/experience within the momstown community
- Strong computer skills, Microsoft office ( Excel, Word, & Powerpoint) ability and internet savvy
- Access to a vehicle is an asset
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your cover letter, resume, Linked-In profile, related information to kelly.hodgson@momstown.ca.
