Media Advisor - Saskatoon, Canada - SaskTel

SaskTel

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Regina or Saskatoon

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time

Number of Positions:1**
Salary:$67,000 plus opportunity to earn additional sales incentives

Closing Date:
March 22nd, 2024

Are you a positive high energy person with strong organizational skills, and experience in sales? SaskTel is seeking a highly motivated sales professional with excellent interpersonal skills to be a Media Advisor in our Directwest Sales Division.

Directwest, a division of SaskTel, is the exclusive provider of Mysask411 and has been promoting Saskatchewan small businesses for over a hundred years.

Today we offer a suite of marketing services that are customer-focused and driven by data. We have transformed our product offerings to ensure Saskatchewan businesses remain competitive in our ever-changing global landscape.

As a Media Advisor with Directwest, you will collaborate with business owners across Saskatchewan to develop effective marketing programs, which enable business owners to achieve their goals.

Using your expertise, you will make strategic marketing recommendations that will enable business owners to successfully reach their target market.

Typical Duties Include:

Meet with customers in person to identify their business needs, their competitive environment and sales/service objectives
Analyze customers' needs and recommend the necessary print and digital advertising programs that include products ranging from digital billboards, online advertising, MySask411, local deals and search marketing
Travel to rural markets to service accounts for consultation and changes to programs
Prospect new customers
Occasionally make presentations to large groups of customers
Prepare and present sales proposals to customers
Initiate and accurately complete all required forms, contracts, and ad layouts necessary for the fulfillment of the sale
Maintain current, updated records of sales activities
Respond, investigate, and resolve customer inquiries and complaints regarding all aspects of print and digital media
Support & assist other related sales groups in a team approach to provide print and digital media expertise
Other duties as assigned, including: attend annual sales conferences, host and attend customer events during and outside of normal business hours

What you will bring:

Grade XII (Level 30) with a preference given to those individuals with postsecondary classes in Administration or Commerce
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
Must be neat in appearance and wear proper business attire
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have demonstrated sales skills including cold calling, preparation, fact finding, proving value, handling objections and closing
Must have demonstrated ability to handle paperwork in large volumes with a high rate of accuracy and legibility
Must have strong computer skills
Knowledge of SEO, SEM and social media is beneficial

Specifications:

Must meet revenue objectives
Must demonstrate the ability to handle customer contacts with tact, diplomacy and courtesy at all times
Must demonstrate the initiative to develop and present customized sales presentations appropriate to individual and group needs
Ability to work under continual pressure and demonstrate the flexibility necessary to work in a continually changing environment with strict advertising deadlines
Overnight travel is required in rural markets
Sales training provided
Work collaboratively in a team environment

This permanent Media Advisor position offers: