Associate Account Executive

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
40K-50K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Prospect and acquire new business through outbound outreach and SDR-supported opportunities. Conduct virtual discovery calls, qualify prospects, and present digital advertising solutions across SEO, SEM, programmatic, social, and display channels. Manage CRM pipeline activity and forecasting, use AI sales tools to improve performance, meet revenue targets, and transition qualified opportunities to fulfillment teams. This developmental role offers a path to a full Account Executive position.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position: Associate Account Executive
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Location: Toronto, ON (100% Remote; must be located in Canada and eligible to work in Canada)
Division: Postmedia Integrated Advertising

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 spent over 100 years building Canada’s most trusted media brands. Today, we are leveraging that authority to build the country’s most sophisticated digital sales engine.We are looking for an Associate Account Executive who is driven, coachable, and eager to build a long-term career in digital media sales. This role is designed for high-potential sellers who want to develop into full-cycle Account Executives within a high-performance, tech-enabled environment.You will focus on new business acquisition while being supported by SDRs, and an AI-powered sales tech stack that enables you to sharpen your skills and accelerate your growth.
 
Why This Role is Different

  • 100% Remote Freedom
    • Work from where you are most productive. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • AI-Powered Sales Enablement
    • We leverage leading-edge AI tools that summarize meetings, automate follow-ups, provide coaching insights, and eliminate manual admin work so you can focus on selling and learning.
  • Structured Pod Support Model
    • You will work within a collaborative “pod” structure:
    • SDRs help generate pipeline
    • Sales Engineers support complex digital strategy development
    • Service Delivery ensures seamless client execution
  • Clear Growth Path
    • This is a developmental role designed to prepare you for a full Account Executive position as you demonstrate consistent performance and mastery of the sales process.

What You’ll Do

  • Prospect and engage new business through outbound outreach, digital engagement, and SDR-supported opportunities
  • Conduct virtual discovery calls to identify client needs and qualify opportunities
  • Present tailored digital advertising solutions across SEO, SEM, Programmatic, Social, and Display
  • Manage a structured pipeline within CRM, maintaining accurate forecasting and activity tracking
  • Leverage AI tools to improve call performance, objection handling, and follow-up efficiency
  • Consistently achieve or exceed revenue and activity targets
  • Transition qualified opportunities smoothly to internal teams for fulfillment 

Who You Are:

  • Aspiring Digital Closer
    • You are motivated by new business acquisition and want to build mastery in consultative digital sales.
  • Tech-Forward
    • You embrace CRM systems, AI tools, and virtual selling environments as competitive advantages.
  • Highly Coachable
    • You actively seek feedback and apply coaching insights to continuously improve performance.
  • Performance-Driven
    • You are goal-oriented, resilient, and motivated by uncapped earning potential.
  • B2B Sales Foundation
    • You have experience in sales, lead generation, or client-facing roles and are comfortable conducting professional conversations over phone and video.

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: $40,000-$50,000 + uncapped variable compensation + Health & Dental Benefits, Pension Matching, 3 weeks vacation

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.


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Skills Required

  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Located in Canada
  • Experience in sales, lead generation, or client-facing roles
  • Comfort conducting professional conversations by phone and video
  • Ability to prospect and acquire new business
  • Ability to manage sales pipelines and maintain accurate CRM activity tracking
  • Motivation to achieve revenue and activity targets
  • Coachability and willingness to apply feedback
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The Company
HQ: Toronto
1,613 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company operating in local, regional, and metropolitan markets through print, online, and mobile platforms. It publishes national, metropolitan, community, and specialty newspapers, while managing a broad digital network of news and information websites, mobile products, and online assets. The company also provides distribution and advertising services, connecting audiences and advertisers across Canada for businesses and readers.

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