An excellent opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader, 26 years strong
Enjoy an annual salary of $60,000 to $75,000 plus performance bonuses, based on skills and experience
Join a supportive team environment focused on learning and growth!
About Memory Tree

Memory Tree Productions is an end-to-end digital marketing production studio. We’re a team of highly-skilled, creative people. Some of us are Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Animators, Video Editors, or Graphic Designers, but we’re all storytellers. Since 1996 we’ve produced literally thousands of videos, aimed at doing everything from marketing various products to educating employees about workplace safety, to helping find children a home. What sets us apart is our ability to truly understand your message, and translate it into memorable, meaningful content that makes an impact.

Over the last 26 years, Memory Tree has had the honour of telling over 10,000 stories in over 30 languages all over the world. As a team, we share an overwhelming sense of pride in all that we have accomplished and we are thankful for being able to tell so many stories. We’re one of Canada's largest video content creation studios and a great place to work.

For more information, please visit our website: memorytree.ca

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic full-time Account Executive to join our team in Kitchener, ON (hybrid). You will need to be prepared to travel to various locations and work varying hours as required. All work may be subject to relevant COVID-19 protocols as required by each client.

Reporting to the President, you will work directly with clients, our internal team of creative and production professionals, and the senior management team on internal marketing and sales plans, as well as digital media strategies. You will be responsible for developing and managing leads and opportunities through multiple channels and marketing efforts, as well as through direct consultative engagement with prospective clients (from identifying and qualifying to introductory calls to closing deals). You will also work to identify the needs of different markets and prospective clients while working with our team to develop pitches and proposals that exceed client expectations and goals.

Your duties will also include, but are not limited to:

Coordinating with the senior management team to research, identify, analyze, and execute marketing and new business development initiatives, as well as, effectively communicating our offerings through our various marketing and sales channels to reach revenue goals
Proactively searching for new prospective clients and markets; identifying the opportunities and growing the overall lead generation pipeline (including cold calling)
Efficiently managing marketing and sales activities through accurate and effective input of information in our CRM system
Consistently demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines, maintain marketing performance indicators, and achieve sales targets
Prospecting for and engaging with potential new clients (evaluating, negotiating, and closing sales)
Driving digital marketing strategies and initiatives on social media and related ad platforms for the company and our clients
Developing and providing detailed reports on sales, and marketing the data from various platforms and/or systems (providing insights into new trends and opportunities)
Collaborating with our internal teams to continually align our strategy, creative, production, and service offerings with market trends and opportunities
Leading and collaborating with our team to develop sales and marketing collateral to help increase awareness and drive revenue
Representing our team in a positive and professional manner at all times
About You

To qualify, you'll need 3-5+ years of successful sales and closing experience in Canada and/or the US. as part of a creative or media production agency or marketing department, and 1-2+ years of digital marketing experience, including social media and related ad platforms. You also possess post-secondary education in a related field (marketing, business, etc.). Class G driver's license and the ability to travel to locations not served by public transportation are required.

The following skills and experience are also required:

Strong knowledge of Sales and Marketing methods and tools, including the development of marketing plans, sales plans, quotes, and project briefs
Knowledge and experience in executing both traditional and digital communications projects in a creative agency, production company, or internal marketing department
A self-motivated mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to work equally well independently and as part of a diverse team
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple competing projects and tasks
Ability to think strategically from a marketing perspective and to work within a variety of timeframes
Strong customer service, relationship management, and teamwork skills
Ability to understand and respond well to feedback and criticism as well as demonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills
Proficient in working with email and productivity software (MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English (Bilingual in French is considered an asset, but not required)
About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect an average of $60,000 to $75,000 per year plus performance bonuses, based on skills and experience. You will also enjoy a host of great benefits, including;

Health benefits package
Monthly gym expense ($20/month)
A paid day off for your birthday each year
Two paid-for mental health days each year
Two paid-for family care days each year
Five paid sick days per year
Two weeks paid vacation to start, or commensurate with experience

Memory Tree invites all interested individuals to apply for this position and encourages applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and all racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Memory Tree is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We employ people without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), or sexual orientation.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

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