Company Overview
The Carillon is a community-driven local news organization dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to the people we serve. As part of The Free Press family of newspapers, we focus on building connection, trust, and informed communities through accessible journalism, local storytelling, and meaningful engagement. We believe strong communities are built on shared voices, and our work reflects the people, events, and issues that shape everyday life in our region.
Summary
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Account Executive to join our Carillon team.
As an Account Executive you will play a key role in driving the company’s sales growth by building relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities and closing deals. You will be responsible for visiting prospective and existing customers, understanding their needs, presenting our products and services and providing customized solutions specific to their business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and increase advertising revenues for all The Carillon products including R.O.P., Digital, Special Features and non-traditional print products.
- Maintain daily customer contact by personal visits, email, and telephone.
- Work with the Creative Services Department to create and design advertising campaign layouts and strategies.
- Prepare customized sales presentations.
- Service customer accounts, resolving problems with credit, billing, ad placement, production, quality, etc.
- Conduct all transactions in a professional manner, with integrity.
- Perform weekly, monthly and yearly account revenue analysis.
- Attend client functions as required.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience of advertising sales or relevant sales experience.
- Knowledge of print and digital advertising, proficiency in social media considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Post-Secondary education in Marketing/Sales or equivalent work experience is an asset.
- A track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships.
- Strong computer skills and experience with a CRM system.
- Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional customer focus and be confident communicators by phone, in writing and face-to-face settings.
- Candidates must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Interested applicants may either directly apply or send their resumes directly to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Steinbach, MB R5G 1X1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
