Sales Development Representative - Manitoba, Canada - Postmedia Network Inc

Postmedia Network Inc
Postmedia Network Inc
Verified Company
Manitoba, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent


Location:
Remote (Western Canada)


Division:
Postmedia Integrated Advertising


The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms.

Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.


The Opportunity:


What you'll do:


  • Follow up on inbound marketing leads and identify qualified opportunities providing appropriate levels of information at the right time for interested prospects.
  • Be responsible for educating and developing prospects leading to handoff to sales teams.
  • Create target prospects lists and penetrate key accounts.
  • Cold call into prospects generated by a variety of outside sources.
  • Identify key players, research and obtain business requirements, and present solutions to begin the sales cycle.
  • Profile strategic accounts identifying key individuals, researching and obtaining business requirements, and presenting solutions to start the sales cycle.
  • Set appointments for our Postmedia account executive team when a lead reaches a qualified stage.
  • Nurture new marketing leads by educating and developing prospects until they are ready to speak with an Account Executive.
  • Drive attendance for webinars and live seminars.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on a strategic sales approach.
  • Identify and qualify new sales opportunities for our Account Executives
  • Learn how Postmedia works from the ground up and build the foundation for your career at Postmedia.
  • Work with your Account Executives to identify ongoing strategic targets.
  • Research your target companies and prepare executive summaries to turn your Account Executive into a guru ahead of their calls.
  • Diligently update Hubspot, our CRM, to stay current on leads and followups.
  • Shadow your Account Executives in meetings and other activities to help you acquire the skills you'll need for your next role on the Postmedia sales team.

Who you are:


  • You possess persistence and resilience: The role of an SDR can be challenging, and rejection is common. SDRs should be able to handle rejection and continue to reach out to potential clients.
  • Experience reaching or exceeding weekly/monthly goals/quotas.
  • Selfstarter who has a desire to learn, grow and excel in their role.
  • Excellent phone, writing and listening skills.
  • Experience using CRM software to track Sales activity.
  • At least 1 year of professional experience.
  • Fearless & Experienced Cold Caller
  • You must reside in Western Canada to be considered for this position.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
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