Business Development Specialist

Position: Business Development Specialist

Position Type: Full time, Permanent

Location : Canada (Remote)

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential Insert and Parcel Delivery customers.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience developing leads and meeting quotas. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until close. If you are motivated and results-driven, and enjoy working in a team environment, we’d like to meet you.

What you’ll do:

• Use prospecting strategies to lead initial outreach to prospects
• Cold Calling, Business Development, Aquisition of Insert and Parcel clients
• Identify the needs and challenges of the prospective customer
• Utilize our expansive Distribution Network to grow business
  
  

Who you are:

• Experience reaching or exceeding weekly/monthly activity goals/quotas
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal and patterns
• Excellent phone, writing, and listening skills
• Self-starter who has a desire to learn, grow, and excel in their role
• Knowledge of business processes and organizational structures
• At least one year of professional sales experience
• Understand Insert/Flyer Distribution
  
  

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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