Sunny 94 and Central Alberta Online are connecting communities across Central Alberta. With a client base ranging from Rocky Mountain House to Stettler, Ponoka to Innisfail and everywhere in between – we are invested in helping local businesses grow through effective advertising, marketing, and organizational development solutions. We are committed to finding and developing people who share our passion for local communities.
We're growing and looking for a Sales Business Development representative to join the team! Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will help local businesses grow through effective radio and online advertising campaigns. This role includes prospecting for new business, managing existing client relationships, and consulting with businesses to uncover ways Golden West can help them reach their goals.
In this role, you will
- Identify potential business opportunities. You will foster new client relationships and look for opportunities to develop and maintain existing clients.
- Present radio and online plans aligned with your clients’ needs
- Provide exceptional customer service by proactively building and managing client relationships
- Coordinate fulfillment of your clients’ orders through our administrative, creative, and marketing teams.
- Manage existing client relationships, including presenting progress reports to ensure advertising and marketing campaigns reach their desired objective
- Utilize sales planner tools to forecast your sales progress, and provide weekly reporting as required.
- Attend and participate in industry and community activities
- Achieve monthly sales targets, manage and collect receivables
We'd love to meet you if
- You are driven by success and hungry to learn about ways to grow local businesses.
- You demonstrate high energy, enthusiasm, motivation, and confidence.
- You can prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- You are growth-oriented and proactive, always looking for new opportunities.
- You are able to work independently while also being a team player.
- You enjoy meeting new people, creating relationships wherever you go.
- You are tech savvy. Knowledge of PowerPoint, Teams, and sales planner tools is a strong asset.
- Experience in sales or customer service is an asset.
What we offer in return
- We act with integrity, innovation, and agility – and we strive to create an environment where you can do the same.
- A strong focus on giving back to our communities.
- Regular coaching and ongoing development opportunities, including a career mapping program.
- A caring environment where the health, safety, and well-being of our current and future team members is a priority.
- Salary plus extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid sick days, three weeks’ paid vacation per year, with vacation increases based on tenure… and your birthday off!
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
If you’re interested in building a career with us please reach out.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lacombe, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Outside sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
