Media Sales Manager

Job summary

Drive revenue for established Forestry media brands by managing existing clients, prospecting new accounts, and developing tailored media and marketing solutions. Build relationships with clients and partners, attend industry events, and identify emerging trends and opportunities such as content marketing and webinars.

Job details

Are you an ambitious, results-driven sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can truly make an impact? At Annex Business Media, we combine the strength of Canada's leading B2B media brands with innovative marketing solutions, cutting-edge sales enablement and digital tools, event expertise, audience insights and creative services. We provide the platform and support. You bring the passion, drive and consultative sales expertise. Together, we'll create exceptional results for our clients. We are currently seeking a creative, entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented sales professional based in Western Canada to support our established Forestry brands. This position operates as an independent contractor and is 100% commission based. What You’ll Do: Drive sales and revenue for our well-established Forestry brands, specifically focusing on clients located in Western Canada. You own it – Maintain and expand the media brands from the roster of existing clients. You pursue it – Qualify and hunt new accounts, source leads and provide sales solutions. You close it – Create industry-leading projects and opportunities to fit client and audience needs using our innovative and evolving products. Work closely with key clients and partners, educating them on unique and compelling media and marketing opportunities that connect them with key decision-makers and influencers at leading organizations across Canada. Attend industry events to better connect with your markets and clients. Innovate and act on emerging trends (e.g., content marketing and webinars) and needs within the media world and your industries. What You Bring: You have a post-secondary education in a related field combined with a minimum of five years of sales experience, media/publishing an asset but not necessary. Comfort and/or experience with all forms of media communication, including but not limited to print, digital, video and social media. Proven experience using AI to aid the prospecting and sales process. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work together to achieve the best results and a proven can do/will do attitude. Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings. Possess a growth mindset based on hard work, good strategies, and input from others. Ability to listen to clients and customize solutions that fit their needs. Track record of going above and beyond to deliver the unexpected. Willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving media business. Ability to work remotely and travel within and outside of Canada as required. Valid driver’s license is a must. Why Annex? Annex is Canada’s leading B2B media company. Our unique employee-owned culture, strong values and commitment to innovation have helped us consistently outperform the industry. You'll appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas. Commission Range: $20,000 - $30,000 This is an established territory opportunity. If all of this sounds like a match for you, to apply, please send a cover letter, resumé, indicating why you are the best fit for the role to talent@annexbusinessmedia.com. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2026 If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Drive revenue for established Forestry media brands by managing existing clients, prospecting new accounts, and developing tailored media and marketing solutions. Build relationships with clients and partners, attend industry events, and identify emerging trends and opportunities such as content marketing and webinars.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in a related field and at least five years of sales experience; media or publishing experience is an asset but not required. Candidates should have experience with AI-assisted prospecting, strong communication and client-listening skills, comfort with multiple media formats, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work remotely and travel as needed.

Listed skills

• Sales · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Consultative Selling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sales
• Media Sales
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Lead Generation
• Prospecting
• Client Relationship Management
• Consultative Selling
• Solution Selling
• Negotiation and Closing
• Digital Media
• Print Media
• Video
• Social Media
• AI-Assisted Prospecting
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Sales
• Marketing
• Creative & Media

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