General Sales Manager - Yellowknife & Hay River

Vista Radio Ltd; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Sales Manager to lead their teams in Yellowknife and Hay River. This role requires a strong sales management professional with a passion for community involvement and a proven track record in building relationships and driving sales growth. The successful candidate will engage with the local community, recruit and develop talent, and uphold the company's standards of excellence. If you are ready to embrace the unique lifestyle of Yellowknife while making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Sales Management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales management in Yellowknife and Hay River.
• Meet and exceed local retail radio and digital sales budgets.
• Recruit, train, and develop employees.

Skills

Sales Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and an unparalleled commitment to its community involvement. We are privileged to operate in 49 radio stations (and growing) broadcasting across 70+ transmitters located in three Provinces and the Northwest Territories. We are also connected to our communities with 37 MyTownNow websites.

General Sales Manager - Yellowknife & Hay River

Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, offers a unique blend of urban convenience and breathtaking natural beauty, making it an enticing place to call home. Nestled on the shores of Great Slave Lake, the city is renowned for its stunning views of the Northern Lights, vibrant arts scene, and year-round outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and paddling. Residents enjoy a tight-knit community and cultural richness shaped by Indigenous traditions and northern resilience.

In addition to outdoor activities, Yellowknife offers a wide variety of indoor options to keep residents engaged year-round. You can explore the city’s cultural side at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, attend live performances at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, take part in art or cooking classes, enjoy the local restaurant and brewery scene, or catch a movie at the Capitol Theatre. Recreation facilities like the Fieldhouse and Ruth Inch Memorial Pool offer fitness classes, indoor walking tracks, and swimming, while several community groups and hobby clubs offer great ways to connect with others.

Despite its remote location, Yellowknife is well-equipped with modern amenities, including major big box stores such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, Staples, Home Hardware, and Shoppers Drug Mart, along with grocery chains like Independent and Safeway. This means you don’t have to sacrifice convenience or comfort to live in one of Canada’s most unique and naturally beautiful cities. Whether you're drawn by career opportunities, a love of nature, or the chance to be part of a welcoming community, Yellowknife offers an unmatched northern lifestyle.

The Northwest Territories, land of the midnight sun and the Aurora Borealis. Vista Radio and Moose FM are looking for a solid sales and management professional to lead our team in the Northwest Territory.

Position Description

• Oversee the sales management in Yellowknife and Hay River, including relationship building, people management and business functions.
• Meet and exceed the station’s local retail radio and digital sales budgets
• Building strong relationships with existing and new clients
• The ideal candidate is someone with strong analytical, systems and communication skills. They should be able to provide value-added insights that contribute to optimal decision making in support of the Company's goals and objectives.
• Executes flawlessly all established best practices and hold others accountable to those standards
• Assists in creating and maintaining the highest levels of personal and team productivity with enthusiasm and commitment to outstanding customer service
• Support, promote and implement all corporate policies, initiatives and Standard Operating Procedures and ensures the employees comply and use them effectively
• Recruit, train, develop, motivate and coach employees
• Conduct performance appraisals on Account Executives, and provide regular feedback, including administering corrective actions
• Enhance the performance and image of our Station and the Company as a whole
• Become involved in the community by joining several community organizations
• 100% aligned with the Vista Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Client & Community Commitment, Innovative Thinking and of Passion
  
  

Position Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience in Sales Management
• Passionate desire to live and work in Yellowknife NWT
• Successful candidate must be a team builder, have a strong work ethic and lead by example
• Be able to develop business relationships within the community and be a civic leader
• Proven business acumen including sales background, demonstrating growth strategies while leading self and a team
• A valid driver's license
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  
  

Application Instructions

Apply online on our company website!

On our company website, click the "Apply" button on the tap left corner of the job posting to get started!

Please include a link to a Soundcloud/YouTube audio demo to the Additional Documents section of the application form. In addition, if you have any web-writing experience and/or writing samples that you can demonstrate as well, please include that material to additional documents.

If you experience any difficulty with submitting your application online, please contact Mary-Anne Laverman, Human Resources Advisor at [e-mail]

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.