B2B Partnerships Executive Media (Hybrid, Toronto)

About Key Media

Key Media is a global independent media company connecting niche professional and affluent audiences with the brands that want to reach them. Through marketleading publications events and digital platforms we help businesses engage highnetworth and premium consumer segments across multiple markets.

We are growing our commercial team in Toronto and are looking for an ambitious junior sales/partnerships professional to join us.

Location: Toronto ON (hybrid a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration)
Experience level: 1 year in B2B sales partnerships sponsorships or similar
Employment type: Full-time or part time

This is a barterfocused B2B sales role driving outbound partnerships across all Key Media brands. Youll target luxury lifestyle wealth management premium services niche professional providers and other businesses focused on highnetworth and affluent audiences. Instead of pure cash sales youll use Key Medias business data event opportunities and media assets to structurevalueexchange / serviceforadvertising deals that benefit both sides.

What youll be doing

Outbound prospecting & lead generation

• Run highvolume outbound calls to targeted B2B barter prospects
• Follow up with tailored persuasive emails to nurture and convert leads
• Build and manage a pipeline of potential partners across luxury lifestyle financial professional services and premium brands

Partnership pitching & deal structure

• Pitch crossbrand barter partnerships (services/products in exchange for advertising content and datadriven exposure)
• Use Key Medias audience insights media inventory and event offerings to craft compelling partnership proposals
• Negotiate clear mutually beneficial valueexchange deals aligned with partner and Key Media objectives

Internal collaboration & execution

• Work closely with sales marketing events and editorial teams to ensure deals are deliverable and onbrand
• Coordinate internally to activate campaigns across digital print events and content channels
• Track performance of partnerships and contribute ideas to optimise and grow them over time

What youll need to succeed

• 1 year of salesrelated experience B2B sales partnerships sponsorships media sales or related
• Confident communicator strong phone and email skills; consultative professional and persuasive
• Comfortable with outbound activity you enjoy making calls following up and driving your own pipeline
• Organised and proactive able to manage high call and email volumes keep accurate records and follow through
• Resultsfocused motivated by targets and commercial outcomes
• Media/events or premium/affluentsegment knowledge is a strong plus but not essential
• Toronto based with the ability to work in a hybrid model (combination of remote and inoffice days)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work across multiple leading media brands with premium highvalue audiences
• A hybrid working environment combining flexibility with inperson collaboration in Toronto
• Competitive starting salary and commission scheme (OTE $70-80k CAD)
• Training and support from experienced sales and media professionals
• Clear performance targets and the chance to directly impact revenue and growth
• A collaborative entrepreneurial culture where new ideas and initiative are encouraged
• Health and Dental benefits
• Travel Orange - the chance to work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks of the year

About Key Media

Key Media is a global business media company with leading B2B brands across insurance finance legal HR and more with offices in Sydney Toronto Auckland Manila Denver London and Singapore. We connect business leaders with the insight connections and recognition they need to thrive.

Vacancy status
This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively recruiting to fill.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring
We use automated tools / artificial intelligence to help with note-taking during interviews. All decisions on candidate progression and hiring are made by human reviewers.

Inclusion equity & accessibility
We are committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrierfree selection process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including members of visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities women and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at.

Application updates
Candidates who interview for this role will receive an update on their application status no later than 45 days after their last interview and in most cases much sooner.

Required Experience:

Junior IC