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Overseeing all business operations including but not limited to Finance, HR, Events, Production, Editorial, Technology, and Project Management.

Directly manage and oversee all sales operational teams, including Project Management, Audience Services/Acquisition, Events, and Telemarketing. - Ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity- Action-oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve customers and the business - Outcome focused critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across various managed departments.- Excel in driving… Show more Directly manage and oversee all sales operational teams, including Project Management, Audience Services/Acquisition, Events, and Telemarketing. - Ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity- Action-oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve customers and the business - Outcome focused critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across various managed departments.- Excel in driving process improvement / lean strategies across different business units.- Exceptional organizational skills and an aptitude for managing the pace of change.- Strong analytical skills with a passion for delivering results. - Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills Show less

- Client Liaison- Key Account Management for Large Integrated Campaigns - Responsible for all revenue driven deliverables (ROS, Integrated Campaigns, Social Campaigns, Lead Generation, Content, Video Campaigns and Custom Campaigns)- Client relationship management- Managing all MDF program initiatives- Responsible for Operations of the PMO and Support Departments (with Direct Reports)- Collaborating with all Unit Heads for deliverables of Marketing, Web Design, Video… Show more - Client Liaison- Key Account Management for Large Integrated Campaigns - Responsible for all revenue driven deliverables (ROS, Integrated Campaigns, Social Campaigns, Lead Generation, Content, Video Campaigns and Custom Campaigns)- Client relationship management- Managing all MDF program initiatives- Responsible for Operations of the PMO and Support Departments (with Direct Reports)- Collaborating with all Unit Heads for deliverables of Marketing, Web Design, Video Production, Development, Web Ops and Events- Revenue and Metric Reporting - Reporting Directly to COO and VP of Sales Show less

Acquired new business within the US & Canada by negotiating advertising space with C-Level decision makers.Manage National CAD and US accounts which include Microsoft, HP, Intel, Xerox, SHAW, MTS Allstream, Avaya,Cogeco Data Services and Juniper Networks.Networked via industry events, set-up meetings with advertising agencies as well as client direct, and negotiating rate cardsBuild relationships with key agency contacts i.e. Mindshare, PHD, Ogilvy, UM Canada, OMD… Show more Acquired new business within the US & Canada by negotiating advertising space with C-Level decision makers.Manage National CAD and US accounts which include Microsoft, HP, Intel, Xerox, SHAW, MTS Allstream, Avaya,Cogeco Data Services and Juniper Networks.Networked via industry events, set-up meetings with advertising agencies as well as client direct, and negotiating rate cardsBuild relationships with key agency contacts i.e. Mindshare, PHD, Ogilvy, UM Canada, OMD, Vizeum, Zenith etc.Incorporate working knowledge of each area of agency and client resources, in order to evaluate recommendations before presenting to the Client. These areas include: Search Engine Marketing, Online Media, Email, Marketing, Web Analytics, Website Effectiveness and Research/Planning and Rich Media sales. Show less

Reporting to both the Director of Sales and Online Sales Manager. Provide administrative functions as needed to both management and Sales team. Coordinate timely arrival of booked ad material as well as reconcile revenue for sold material on a monthly basis.Manage/track ad materials (print and online)Liaise with clients as requiredCreate Insertion orders for booked ad materialTrack, bill and reconcile freelance writer invoicesInvoice reconciliation for online… Show more Reporting to both the Director of Sales and Online Sales Manager. Provide administrative functions as needed to both management and Sales team. Coordinate timely arrival of booked ad material as well as reconcile revenue for sold material on a monthly basis.Manage/track ad materials (print and online)Liaise with clients as requiredCreate Insertion orders for booked ad materialTrack, bill and reconcile freelance writer invoicesInvoice reconciliation for online campaignsMedia kit updates, inventory management (hard copy and online)Miscellaneous projects (update runsheets and prospect sheets)Back-up mailroom/reception Show less

Effectively utilize strong technical, communication and organizational skills with extensive knowledge of the subscription sales management for Southern Ontario. Ability to negotiate and analyze all aspects of client and subscriber accounts. Contributed to the successful management of subscription sales and account maintenance of all customers in the GTA Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounts with effective decisions which minimized the risk of… Show more Effectively utilize strong technical, communication and organizational skills with extensive knowledge of the subscription sales management for Southern Ontario. Ability to negotiate and analyze all aspects of client and subscriber accounts. Contributed to the successful management of subscription sales and account maintenance of all customers in the GTA Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounts with effective decisions which minimized the risk of adverse judgments and creating precedents. Supervise driver dispatch functions; ensure high level of customer and quality service. Providing key administrative support of driver operations.Management of the collections for the revenue and subscription accounts.Management of supplies and service ensuring adherence to corporate purchasing policy and identification standards. Represent the company as Occupational Health and Safety officer, to have completed training by June 2007Provide support of the administrative functions and support operations, providing daily distribution analysis of sales and returns. Show less