As Canada’s second-largest commercial radio broadcaster, Vista Radio Ltd operates over 70 radio stations and digital news portals across three provinces and the Northwest Territories! Each of our stations is deeply rooted in the communities we serve while retaining local voices, building strong connections, and delivering stories that matter. Paired with dynamic digital portals, our stations provide 24/7 access to timely, trusted, and hyper-local content, keeping our audiences informed, engaged, and connected.
Account Executive – Courtenay / Comox Valley, BC
Vista Radio has an immediate opening for an
Account Executive, based in
Courtenay / Comox Valley, BC.
If you love sales and client service and also love to have a lot of fun while selling, then come join our team!
We’re quirky, funny and loveable, and we need a teammate who loves us back! We have some pretty awesome ready-made sales for you, and lots of opportunity to build on that list with active and inactive clientele that are just waiting for you to come through their doors!
If you are looking for a flexible, highly active sales position, then we are ready to talk to you!
We work in a creative, collaborative and supportive environment so you can develop your skills to be a self-starter and a leader. We empower our employees to shape company culture. Our culture includes being committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Developing and managing marketing campaigns for clients that integrate radio, digital and social to help clients achieve their business goals.
- Providing on-going customer support to an existing client base to ensure optimal service levels at all times. Creating new campaigns, managing existing campaigns, and finding opportunities for growing client accounts.
- Developing new business (cold calling); specifically, new revenue streams from unassigned accounts, and developing creative sales strategies and proposals for new potential clients.
- Meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Managing accounts receivables pertaining to the Account Executive’s accounts.
Position Requirements
- Education in sales and marketing preferred; entrepreneurial background welcomed
- Sales experience, as well as knowledge and experience with commission structured pay plans an asset, willing to train the right person specifically in media sales
- Ability to prioritize and work with a high level of initiative, autonomy and self-motivation
- Strong written and verbal communication & presentation skills
- Strong computer skills - specifically Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite products
- Strong organizational skills required
- Exceptional business customer service and networking skills
- Ability to think conceptually, creatively in an effort to resolve problems and develop unique solutions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment that is based on team & individual effort
- A valid driver’s license and reliable fully insured automobile is required
Vista Radio’s Vault Of Benefits
At Vista Radio, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community of people committed to making a difference. Whether we're delivering local news, playing your favorite tunes, or supporting events that bring people together, we care about our team and the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that ensures your health, well-being, and financial future are taken care of, all while working in an environment where fun and collaboration thrive.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- 🩺 Health & Dental Coverage – Comprehensive plans for individuals and families.
- 📈 RRSP Program with DPSP Matching – Save for your future with our RRSP program, and Vista will match your contributions into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- 💪 Short-term & Long-term Disability – Income protection when life throws you a curveball.
- 🧠 Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) – Confidential, 24/7 access to mental health, counseling, and other professional support services.
- 🏖️ Annual Vacation & Stat Holidays – Paid time off, including recognized federal statutory holidays, to help you recharge and enjoy life.
- ❤️ Life & Optional Life Insurance Protection for you and your loved ones when you need it most.
- 💻 Virtual Care – 24/7/365 access to professional healthcare online, making it easier to stay on top of your wellness.
- 🌍 Work in the Communities We Serve – As part of Vista Radio, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact locally, strengthening the bonds that connect us to the communities we proudly serve.
Compensation
This role includes a competitive base salary and an uncapped, performance-based commission structure. We offer one of the most competitive commission plans in the Canadian media industry, giving high performers the opportunity to significantly exceed their base earnings. In addition to regular commissions, the role features an annual performance bonus and additional financial incentives tied to specific sales initiatives.
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!
If you experience any difficulty with submitting your application online, please contact Mary-Anne Laverman, Human Resources Advisor at mlaverman@vistaradio.ca
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.
