Account Manager, Kidscreen

Brunico Communications; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunico Communications seeks a full-time Account Manager for its Kidscreen brand, specializing in market-leading publications and events for the kids' entertainment industry. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of sales experience and must thrive in partnership with major entertainment companies. This hybrid role involves account management and negotiation, ensuring the growth of digital and printed advertising sales. The opportunities to participate in global industry events make this an exciting position for someone passionate about the evolving landscape of children's entertainment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of sales experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is crucial.
• Knowledge of international TV/animation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and increase sales by nurturing client relationships.
• Achieve or surpass revenue targets for ads and sponsorships.
• Develop new business opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree or College diploma in sales or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

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Kidscreen is the world’s leading B2B brand for everything that keeps kids entertained. We are looking for a full-time Account Manager to work on our market-leading business publications and industry events that serve the needs and interests of kids entertainment executives worldwide.

Our quarterly Kidscreen magazine provides comprehensive insights into the latest news, trendsand opportunities shaping the business. With a cross-disciplinary approach, we stand out in thetrade publishing space, reflecting the many sectors that inter-connect to make up the global kids entertainment industry.

We publish a Kidscreen Daily newsletter that drives traffic to our website, and we produce a flagship annual event called Kidscreen Summit that attracts more than 2,000 industry leaders for four days of business networking and professional development.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of previous sales experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and conversation
• Aptitude for building client relationships
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude, collaborative spirit and a self-starter mentality
• Interest in partnering with major entertainment companies
• Creative problem-solving skills and an initiative-driven mindset
• Proficiency with Google Suite
• Knowledge of the international TV and / or animation industry is a plus

Experience :

• Demonstrated success in selling digital and / or print advertising
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and deliver results
• Achieve or surpass revenue targets for print, online, and event sponsorship sales
• Manage accounts and increase sales by nurturing client relationships
• Develop new business opportunities and partnerships
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our brand and industry trends
• Thrive in a deadline-driven environment with strong project management skills
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of our client database and notes platform
• Collaborate with colleagues to optimize strategies and outcomes

Educational Requirements :

• University degree, College diploma or equivalent experience in sales or related field

Compensation :

• Competitive salary base plus commission
• Commission structure aligned with performance goals

Kidscreen’s year revolves around a calendar of key industry events and markets that are held all over the world. It’s essential that our team has a presence at them, therefore Account Manager applicants must have a valid passport, be willing and able to travel freely to Europe and the US, and enjoy the prospect of doing so.

This is a full-time position at a world-leading business publication and events company in downtown Toronto. Brunico Communications operates on a hybrid in-office / work-from-home schedule, and our Account Manager will be required to work in-office two days a week.

To apply, please submit the following :

Thank you for your interest. We will contact those candidates who meet the qualifications and seem like they might be a good fit for our brand.

Brunico Communications Ltd. is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility forOntarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility StandardsRegulation. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under the company’s accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Book and Periodical Publishing

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