METROLAND MEDIA
Toronto, ON
Sales Team Lead CPG
METROLAND MEDIA
BUSINESS UNIT: Digital Commerce – Downtown Toronto
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Want to build great digital businesses that more than 3 million Canadians will use each and every month? Want to do it with an amazing team of entrepreneurial, passionate people in a fast-paced environment? If the answer is yes then Digital Commerce is looking for you! Digital Commerce is a specialized group within Metroland that grow wholly owned digital startups including WagJag.com (a Canadian leader in daily deals), Save.ca (a Canadian leader in digital flyers and coupons), and TravelAlerts.ca (a growing Canadian leader in travel deals).
We are looking for an experienced consumer packaged goods sales leader to lead our CPG sales team at Save.ca. You will be responsible for growing the Save.ca consumer packaged goods client base by managing/growing a team of National Account Executives, as well as sourcing and building strong, long-term relationships with key accounts. We currently work with leading CPG companies such as Unilever, SC Johnson, Kraft, General Mills, etc. This position is located in our Toronto office with some on-site client meetings in Mississauga and Markham.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    Deliver against aggressive personal and team revenue targets by providing insight on all aspects of online sales
    Mentor, manage, and grow the CPG sales team
    Develop and build strong relationships internally and with large CPG partners
    Stay current and remain knowledgeable about web analytics, industry trends, online advertising trends and Internet best practices
    As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
    Alignment with our team’s core values of Determination, Achievement, Teamwork, and Integrity
    3-5 years of experience in selling digital advertising services (preferably in a management or leadership capacity)
    You currently have strong CPG agency and client direct relationships
    Results oriented, an individual that consistently exceeds targets and corporate objectives
    Self-starter and can adapt quickly to changing environments and market trends.
    Recognized as a relationship builder, presenter and communicator at the CXO level down
    Experience in the CPG industry or familiarity with CPG companies
    Bilingual in French & English an asset
    A University or College graduate (Business or Communications preferred)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
    The opportunity to revolutionize how people shop online alongside an incredible team of 120+ talented and awesome individuals!
    Work in a startup-like environment that constantly challenges you to learn and grow
    We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities
    Competitive compensation plan (including base) and Group RSP
    We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan

If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to dguan@metroland.com by May 20, 2014