Account Executive - Remote

Overview

The Canadian Press is looking for an Account Executive to join our team immediately in a full-time position reporting to the Vice-President, Sales & Marketing and located in Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. This is an exciting opportunity to make a major impact at a reputable and evolving company that offers a competitive salary, commissions, paid vacation, pension, health and dental benefits, and flexible hours in a hybrid/remote working environment.

In Short

• Join a reputable news agency as an Account Executive.
• Full-time position with a focus on sales and marketing.
• Work in a hybrid/remote environment.
• Target PR/communications professionals for SaaS products.
• Achieve sales quotas and maintain a pipeline of prospects.
• Prepare and deliver tailored presentations and demos.
• Negotiate contracts and manage client relationships.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM for tracking sales activities.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic sales team.
• Engage with decision-makers across various sectors.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of B2B SaaS sales experience.
• Experience selling to PR and marketing decision-makers.
• Strong communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.
• Knowledge of media relations tools is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Commerce.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience with Salesforce is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commissions.
• Paid vacation and pension plan.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team.
• Engagement in a mission-driven organization.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for professional development.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to a unique media forecasting platform.