Account Manager, Creative Industries

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement opportunities

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A major financial institution in Montreal seeks an experienced Account Manager for the Creative Industries team. This role includes identifying business opportunities, helping clients achieve their goals, and negotiating agreements. Ideal candidates will have a degree and significant experience in sales and the entertainment industry. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's degree or 3 years for Master's degree.
• Experience in sales and business development is crucial.
• Professional network within the entertainment industry is required.
• Good knowledge of the entertainment industry.
• Experience analyzing financial statements.
• Experience in commercial credit.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities in the Creative Industry market.
• Help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements with clients.
• Stay informed on industry trends and align products to client needs.
• Participate in networking activities and identify sector risks.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Networking in entertainment

Financial statement analysis

Knowledge of entertainment industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

A career as an Account Manager in the specialized Creative Industries team at National Bank (such as audiovisual and film production, video games, special effects, virtual reality, specialized equipment rental services, etc.) means acting as an expert to support entertainment sector businesses in all their needs, including their financing projects.

This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization. Thanks to your entrepreneurial spirit, motivation, and experience, you will help your assigned client portfolio grow and thrive. Your complex and varied responsibilities will quickly make you a trusted advisor for your clients.

Your Role

• Identify and develop business opportunities in the Creative Industry market, grow your commercial client base, and establish business development strategies.
• Help your clients achieve their business objectives by offering financial strategies based on the most appropriate combination of the Bank’s products and services.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements with clients while ensuring compliance with risk management standards and profitability criteria.
• Stay informed about economic trends in the entertainment industry and ensure that the products and services offered meet the evolving needs of our clients.
• Actively participate in various networking activities (cocktails, markets, conferences, etc.).
• The candidate must be able to identify all risks inherent to activities in the sector.

Your Team

Within the Creative Industries sector, you are part of a large team of 40 colleagues and report to the Associate Vice President.

Training and Development

Our action‑based training programs allow you to master your role. Personalized training content is available to support continuous learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experiences, and profiles enriches your development from every perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in sales and business development.
• Professional network in the entertainment industry.
• Good knowledge of the entertainment industry.
• Experience analyzing financial statements.
• Experience in commercial credit.

Benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

Additional Required Languages

French

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Banking

Our Mission

We’re putting people first. We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!

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