Junior Business Development Representative – Winnipeg, MB
Role: New
Salary: $60,000
PATTISON Outdoor Advertising is Canada’s leading Out-of-Home (OOH), Transit and Digital display advertising company.
With the widest variety of products, our advertisers benefit from unparalleled advertising opportunities. Our sales professionals and support associates across the country, provide clients with unmatched service, insights and campaign innovation.
As leaders in the Canadian advertising industry, PATTISON Outdoor Advertising is determined to initiate change starting from within, lead by example and reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work and live, coast-to-coast. By supporting internal and external efforts of inclusion and diversity we aim to better ourselves and the world around us. We are PATTISON Outdoor Advertising and here everyone belongs.
Job Information: We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Junior Business Development Representative to support our retail sales teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to break into media sales, gain hands-on experience, and learn the ropes of business development in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do…
- Qualify inbound leads: Assess incoming inquiries and determine fit based on campaign goals and budget.
- New client setup and onboarding: Once a lead is qualified, create the new client account, send creative specifications, communicate production timelines, and provide billing and payment information to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Check inventory availability: Work with internal systems and tools to confirm ad space availability across formats and locations.
- Build client proposals: Put together advertising proposals using templates, marketing research and creative assets.
- Cold-call local businesses: Reach out to small and medium-sized businesses to introduce our offerings and generate interest.
- Follow up on leads: Proactively follow up on outstanding proposals and warm opportunities to drive closure.
- Support closing reps: Set the stage for senior reps by prepping clients and flagging qualified, ready-to-close deals.
- Assist with creative requests: Work with the creative team to help clients get what they need for a smooth campaign launch.
- Assist with additional sales tasks: Support senior sales reps with a variety of sales-related activities such as campaign setup, reporting, and research, to gain exposure and build foundational sales skills.
- Maintain organized records: Update CRM tools and internal tracking sheets to ensure visibility and handoff to the sales team.
Who you are …
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Quick thinker who can work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confident on the phone; comfortable cold-calling and handling objections
- Self-motivated, driven, and goal-oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel); CRM experience a bonus
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and eager to learn
What’s in it for you…
We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we offer that support us to be our creative best.
- Hybrid work mode – 2 day per week can be worked from home
- Competitive Group Benefit coverage
- Annual Health and Wellness Credits
- Paid Time Off
- Discount rates at other JPG divisions
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Education Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement Program)
- Gym discounts
- Extra Long Weekends in Summer
Pattison Outdoor Advertising is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise our Human Resources department.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our recruitment process to assist in screening and assessing candidate applications. AI is used to help prioritize applications; final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you permitted to work in Canada without any restrictions?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N3
