Account Executive

Company Description: We envision a world where shared ideas inspire action towards a better future. National Speakers Bureau is one of North America’s original speaker agencies with over 50 years in business. We represent: Business Leaders, High Profile Media Personalities, Best-Selling Authors, Celebrities, Entertainers, Athletes, Former Politicians, Olympians, Corporate Trainers, and Host/MC's. Our international Global Speakers Agency division books talent around the world. Our Mission: We’re a catalyst for new ideas by connecting audiences with speakers who inspire, inform and engage. See our website for some of the speakers we represent: We’re looking for team members who share our core values and want to live them every day: Do the Right Thing INTEGRITY Encourage CURIOSITY Be ORIGINAL Pursue POSSIBILITY Inspired SERVICE Make an IMPACT Role Description: If you care about current events, love watching TED talks, and believe in lifelong learning and the power of ideas - you will love NSB. This is a full-time hybrid role for an Account Executive at NSB National Speakers Bureau. Responsibilities include: managing and developing client relationships, promoting speakers for events, negotiating contracts, and attending industry events. The role is primarily based in Toronto, ON, with flexibility for remote work.

• Represent the best, the brightest, the famous and the infamous for live and virtual speaking opportunities in Canada and internationally
• Work in partnership with our speakers and clients (companies, event professionals, and associations) on each event to meet and exceed their program goals
• Prospecting, client outreach and relationship management
• Manage and grow a client base while meeting monthly sales goals
• Opportunity to learn and grow while making an impact

• 2+ years B2B sales and account management preferred
• Experience working with a CRM program preferred
• Effective communicator able to sell intangibles and experiences
• Passionate about ideas, current events, trends and stories
• Knowledge of and experience in: events, meetings, speaking, training & development, or entertainment industry an asset. Experience in a similar role is a plus
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset able to work independently as well as part of a team