Sales Development Representative

June 4, 2026

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Position: Sales Development Representative (SDR) (15-month contract) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) Location: Toronto, ON (Remote) The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. The Opportunity: High-Tech, High-Energy, High-Upside For over 100 years, Postmedia has built Canada’s most trusted media brands. Today, we’re transforming that trust into one of the most advanced digital sales engines in the country. We’re looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) who thrives on starting conversations, opening doors, and creating opportunities. This is not a call-center role. You’ll be armed with AI-powered tools, proprietary data, and a clear path to career growth — all while working remotely. Your mission is simple and critical: create qualified opportunities for our Account Executives to close. What you'll do: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pipeline & Target Review You review prioritized accounts and leads surfaced by AI and marketing. You know exactly who to contact and why.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strategic Outreach You launch highly personalized outreach via phone, video, email, and LinkedIn — backed by first-party audience and market data.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Business Discovery Conversations You will run short, focused business discussions with high-level prospects to uncover marketing needs, qualify fit, and set meetings for our Account Executives — acting as the pulse of our revenue pipeline and opportunity for the organization.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Smart Follow-Ups AI-generated summaries and next steps are reviewed and sent with a few clicks — clean, professional, and fast.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Skill Sharpening You review AI-driven insights from your calls: what messaging worked, objection patterns, and talk ratios — real coaching, not guesswork.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Collaboration & Prospect Expansion You collaborate with your team to target new prospects based on real data and what’s working — allowing you to break into new prospect pools with confidence.</li> </ul> Who you are: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A Natural Conversation Starter Confident on the phone and on video, you know how to earn attention and build curiosity quickly.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tech-Forward & Coachable You enjoy using AI, CRM, and data to improve every week. Feedback excites you — it doesn’t scare you.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hunter Mentality You’re motivated by setting meetings, creating opportunities, and winning. Activity fuels you.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Future Sales Leader You see the SDR role as a launchpad to Account Executive or other growth roles — and you’re hungry to earn that next seat.</li> </ul> Compensation: Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. Base Salary: $40,000-$50,000 + variable + health & dental + pension matching We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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