Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com.

• Provide excellent customer service in addition to maintaining positive relationships with customers and employees. 

• Accurately update and verify customer information and managing additional Excel tracking sheets and internal database. 

• Communicate with Directors/Managers as needed regarding client data and confirmation of information. 

• Special projects and other duties as assigned. 

• Create, implement and manage strategies to meet and exceed YTD performance goals and objectives as well as maximize market potential in all business segments and divisions. 

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to attain and exceed revenue targets. 

• Implement management controls which monitor performance and take corrective action when areas of non-performance is identified. 

• Continue a high level of awareness of the division in the community by maintaining contact with readers, community leaders, business associations and by participating in community events. 

• Align fair and effective performance measures with employee motivation to achieve and/or exceed assigned goals and objectives utilizing sound management tools and practices. 

• Promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will conducive to maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency. 

• As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner. 

• Degree or Diploma in Business or in a related field. 

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience and direct management experience of a community newspaper preferred. Knowledge of the Company's products, services and demographics in order to properly develop strategies that increase growth and revenue is essential. 

• Strong planning and management skills to develop strategic methods and increase revenue-production opportunities, driven for results. 

• Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to analyze and develop new solutions or approaches sometimes with ambiguous terms. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to indicate clear goals and performance requirements within a large geographical footprint. 

• Practice a high degree of political savvies and successfully communicate well in the community as the primary representative of the division. 

• Competent leadership and effective interpersonal skills in order to keep staff motivated. 

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace. As of November 30, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required. We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.