Account Executives - Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
The Canadian Traffic Network,
Posted May 2

Company description:
Through its extensive national network of radio and television partners, The Canadian Traffic Network is the Canadian leader in the production of traffic reports.

Present in 7 major markets, the company, has experienced extensive growth since it was established in 2006, and is instrumental in the production of traffic reports for more than 75 radio stations as well as 5 television stations.

Through this network of partners, CTN efficiently reaches over 7.6 million adult consumers (source: BBM 18+, Spring 2007)

The Canadian Traffic Network is a subsidiary of Global Traffic Network, a publicly-traded company that is listed on NASDAQ under GNET.


Job description:
The Canadian Traffic Network is currently looking to fill the position of Account Executive in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver

Reporting to the Director of Sales, the selected candidate shall be responsible for:
-Creating new business by initiating contacts with potential clients, making cold calls, planning meetings, and making strategic presentations to the advertising industry’s decision-makers (agencies and direct clients).
-Preparing and presenting proposals that will be of interest to potential clients, ensuring adequate follow-up and negotiating agreements in order to close sales.
-Assisting the Director of Sales in carrying out the advertising campaigns in progress and contributing to maintain close communication with current clients.
-Ensuring that The Canadian Traffic Network's sales practices and policies are respected.
-Producing reports for management from time to time (action plans, miscellaneous follow-ups on sales).
-Carrying out all follow-ups required with regard to aired campaigns.
-Developing and maintaining highly professional interpersonal relationship with all clients (current and potential).

Requirements / Skills

Education and experience:
-University degree in Advertising / Marketing or the equivalent.
-Three to four years of experience in media sales or in an advertising agency.


Specific requirements:
-Thorough knowledge of the following software is a definite asset: Micro BBM, Airware, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
-Must own vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills:
-Capacity to adapt to change quickly and to work in a field which promotes team work.
-Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
-Candidate must be highly motivated, and have good interpersonal and listening skills.
-Must be perfectly bilingual (spoken and written).
-Thoroughness, attention to detail and strict level of confidentiality.


Compensation:
Compensation is competitive.

If this is the kind of challenge you are looking for, please send your resume to:

hr@trafficnet.ca

The masculine form is used without discrimination in an effort to alleviate the text. We thank all candidates for their interest in the position, but will only contact those selected for an interview.

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