Supernova can best be described as myspace.com meets LiveNation for bands ranging from the garage to emerging artists.
A true artist development and music community for today’s industry, Supernova is located in Downtown Toronto and boasts a 17 year track record. In 2008, we held more than 250 live concerts in clubs across Canada and the United States with more than 3,000 independent (Indie) bands and launched the new www.supernova.com, a music social network for bands, fans and the industry. With 20,000 bands and 170,000 fan members, Supernova.com is the only social network that produces its own shows and one of a select few international concert promoters with a unique access to the tough to reach young adult and teen markets.
Description:
We are looking for a Sales Rep who has what it takes to be able to communicate our services to book bands into live shows. The ideal candidate can generate leads, convert the sale and meet regular sales targets. Both new client acquisition and up selling existing clients is an integral part of the sales process.
The job is very demanding, deadline oriented and easy to measure effectiveness. Ideal candidates flourish in this environment will find this job rewarding and can expect rapid growth internally whereas non-ideal candidates will find this job stressful and unfulfilling.
The candidate must be able to work flexible hours, which includes evenings and weekends (this is not a typical “9-to-5” job).
Experience in some of the following areas is required:
• Telesales experience (B2B, B2C)
• Talent booking experience
• Venue / Festival booking or management experience
• Infield/experiential marketing
• Small business management experience
Required Skills:
• Strong organizational skills
• Motivated by meeting sales targets
• Strong reporting and analysis skills
• Self-directed, self-motivated and proactive problem solver
• Ability to act quickly and decisively under stressful situations when needed
• Ability to take control of a situation, make recommendations, and implement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of the concert industry and our company’s place within that industry
• Professional demeanor, self-confidence, commands respect
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
Professional Benefits Include:
• 100% Promotion From Within
• Diverse Segment Experience: mix of industries under one roof, on the cutting edge of media convergence, content, community, and music
• Excellent Career Opportunity for those with a year of work experience under their belts, ready for a step forward and a challenge
This is a salaried position and you will be working directly from our head office.
Note: College/University education welcome but not necessary. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
- Compensation: Submit salary expectations with your resume
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