Account Executive @ Capital Daily

We're looking for a digital media hustler who's hungry and wants to build relationships with local and regional brand partners, and grow Capital Daily into the most-read daily newsletter in Victoria.

If you're someone who wants to help us build a 7-figure community media publication and be rewarded for the growth of the brand, then you're who we're looking for.

This is a full-time sales role, that's remote and based in Victoria, BC.

What you’ll do:

• Own the cycle of ads and sponsorships, from prospecting to pitching to closing, to retaining (together with your sales leaders).
• Create and build relationships with local and regional brand partners (AKA outbound sales).
• Produce and deliver compelling presentations and media plans.
• Track data to understand what’s working and not working for your clients.
• Become a resource in the community for brands to grow their business.

About you:

• You have proven B2B sales experience, ideally in the media and newsletter space, ideally in Victoria.
• You have attention to detail.
• You can present and communicate extremely well, whether virtually or IRL.
• You’re savvy with all the digital tools and can learn quick (we use Hubspot, Google Workspace, Beehiiv, Slack, and others).
• You love working in a fast-paced environment, can work on and meet tight deadlines, and take feedback well.
• You care about your work, your community, and the people around you.

Perks of working with us:

• Great health benefits, including dental and vision.
• Full-time position with a competitive base and commission structure.
• Flexible, remote work hours and vacation policy, including 3 weeks in your first year. We also have a parental leave top up policy!
• Defined onboarding process with ongoing training and support.
• Growth trajectory. Succeed in the role and you can make this as big as you want.
• Impact. What we do has meaning and generates deep connection. You'll see the results of your work almost instantly.

About us:

Capital Daily started as a small newsletter in Victoria and has blossomed into a wide-reaching, award-winning, deeply connected news source that features well-read newsletters that boast industry-leading engagement rates. It also features many local publications that serve the communities throughout the South Island.

Overstory Media Group is an independent media company that delivers high-quality journalism and storytelling to the communities we’re in. At Overstory our goal is to empower communities – connected by geography, industry, or interest – with information delivered by the people within them. We do this by identifying journalists, creators, and existing brands who share in this belief and provide tools, resources, and financial support to help them create in their communities.

Today we have 14 community brands across Canada under our umbrella, including Capital Daily, The Georgia Straight, Vancouver Tech Journal, and Fraser Valley Current.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our mission as a company is to provide an equal opportunity that caters to inclusion and diversity within the workplace and extend our services within the community as a brand. We recognize and value individual differences and are committed to upholding this value to mirror the diversity within our country.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't have every single aspect of the job description. We value grit and intelligence and know that skills can be acquired.

Please note you will only be contacted in the event that your application is selected to move forward.