Who we are
Connect 1290 AM is a fast-growing radio broadcasting & media company in Winnipeg. We help businesses win attention and customers through high-trust audio, community storytelling, and integrated campaigns (on-air + digital + activations).

If you’re the kind of seller who loves being out in the market, building relationships, and closing, you’ll fit right in.

The role (this is a high-activity hunter role)
You will own new business growth in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. You’ll prospect daily, book meetings, build proposals quickly, and close campaigns that deliver real outcomes for local businesses.

What you’ll do

- Build a strong pipeline through daily prospecting (walk-ins, referrals, networking, outbound, events)
- Meet business owners and marketing decision-makers, uncover needs, and recommend solutions that match their goals
- Sell integrated campaigns across radio, digital, and community activations (remotes, interviews, endorsements, social)
- Price, negotiate, and close deals; manage renewals and upsells through excellent service
- Maintain tight CRM discipline (notes, next steps, pipeline stages, forecast accuracy)
- Collaborate with programming/traffic/digital teams to execute campaigns smoothly
- Track results and provide clients with transparent post-campaign reporting and next-step recommendations

You’re a strong fit if you

- Have 2+ years of closing experience in advertising/media, telecom, B2B services, or another high-volume sales environment




- Thrive in a relationship-driven market where trust and credibility matter
- Can comfortably sell to businesses across diverse local communities
- Are confident presenting, negotiating, and asking for the close
- Move fast: you can build proposals and get approvals without dragging timelines
- Prefer being in the field and meeting clients, not sitting behind a desk all day
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Bonus points

- Existing network with Metro Vancouver small businesses
- Experience selling marketing solutions (radio, digital, social, print, sponsorships)
- Comfortable working community events, festivals, and live promotions

What you’ll get

- Uncapped commissions and a clear path to high earnings
- A recognizable brand with strong community connection and advertiser trust
- Training, sales tools, and marketing support to help you win
- Growth opportunities across a multi-market network

How to apply
Send your resume and a short note explaining:

- What you’ve sold,
- Your proudest win, and
- How you build pipeline consistently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,000.00-$5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Retail Sales or Radio Broadcasting Sales: 2 years (required)

Language:

- Punjabi (required)
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

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