Area Sales Lead

Thread Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative advertising startup in Edmonton is seeking a driven Area Sales Lead to manage relationships with small to mid-sized businesses. In this role, you will prospect, build an active pipeline, and pitch a high-visibility advertising solution. With 1–4 years of B2B sales experience, you should excel in communication and be self-motivated. This position offers autonomy, performance-based earnings, and direct access to the founder for development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based earnings

Direct access to founder

Real autonomy with clear direction

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in B2B sales experience.
• Comfortable making cold calls and prospecting businesses.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with business owners.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold call small to mid-sized businesses.
• Build and manage an active sales pipeline.
• Pitch a proven advertising product to business owners.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Proficiency in lead generation

Job description

Are you a driven sales expert who wants to run hard, learn fast, and make an impact?

This is your opportunity to step into a fast-growing advertising startup where you’ll take ownership, build momentum, and prove exactly what you can deliver.

Thread Recruitment is excited to partner with an Edmonton-based startup delivering a patented, high‑visibility advertising solution for local businesses. They’re looking for a sharp, ambitious Area Sales Lead who’s ready to build relationships, spark opportunities, and carve out a strong presence across the SMB market.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect and cold call small to mid-sized businesses
• Build and manage an active sales pipeline
• Meet with business owners and pitch a proven advertising product
• Understand client needs and help them choose the right package
• Report directly to the founder and collaborate closely on priorities
• Bring ideas and insights from the field to drive continuous improvement

Who You Are

• 1–4 years in B2B sales
• Comfortable on the phone; you actually enjoy the chase
• Self‑motivated and competitive in a healthy way
• A sharp communicator who can hold their own with business owners
• Coachable, responsive to feedback, and quick to implement
• Organised, reliable, and driven by growth, personally and professionally

Why You’ll Love It

• Real autonomy with clear direction
• A seat at the table as the company expands
• Performance‑based earnings that reward effort
• Direct access to a founder invested in your development
• A role where being smart, fast, and driven actually pays off

What Success Looks Like

• Steady lead generation and solid territory traction
• Signed deals that directly grow the business
• Strong relationships with local business owners
• Gains in confidence, capability, and results

Location

Edmonton, AB (local market presence required)

Ready to build something you can call your own? Let’s talk.