Kingstonist | Advertising Sales Representative

The Kingstonist Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization in Kingston is seeking an Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in marketing or business, and the ability to work independently. This full-time position requires travel throughout the local market and the ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge of Kingston and experience in advertising sales are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in advertising sales is a plus.
• Knowledge of Kingston and its local community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work independently while taking direction from the Business Manager.
• Meet deadlines and travel throughout the local market.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Background in marketing, business, or news

Tools

Wordpress

Job description

Overview

Why join the Kingstonist team? The Kingstonist is a fast-paced, modern work environment dedicated to supplying a unique perspective to the news world. The Kingstonist is a community-driven site that focuses on news, arts and culture, the environment, restaurants, people and events, and everything else that defines life in Kingston, Ontario. Our multi-talented team strives to produce a diverse array of content ranging from written articles to audio podcasts, as well as video and photographic coverage of what’s going on around Kingston’s city streets and in our backyards. As a rapidly growing company, we at the Kingstonist pride ourselves on the emphasis we place on finding the best collaborators to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

What to Expect

The Kingstonist is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Advertising Sales Representative who is ready to dive in and hit the ground running in their new role. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator with a passion for connecting with people and helping businesses thrive. The Kingstonist requires all Advertising Sales Representatives to conduct themselves with the highest level of professionalism and demonstrate ethical behavior throughout all interactions with the public and with fellow staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing, including both working and educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the flexibility required for such a position. This will be a full-time position, but a set schedule cannot be determined due to the nature of the industry.
• The ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
• The ability to take direction from the Business Manager.
• Display excellent communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• Travel throughout the local market will be required.

Qualifications

• A background in marketing, business, and/or news is preferred.
• Experience in advertising sales is considered an asset.
• A working knowledge of Wordpress is considered an asset.
• A candidate with a working knowledge of Kingston and the local community is preferred.