Sales Development Representative (3‑Month Contract)
Join an award‑winning international B2B media company at a pivotal growth moment, and play a key role in driving new business opportunities across North America.
At Key Media, you’ll support our commercial teams by generating high‑quality meetings with senior decision‑makers, helping fuel media and sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of innovative B2B publications and events. This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact opportunity ideal for recent graduates or early‑career professionals looking to break into sales.
We’re a thriving global media business with teams across Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, Recent Zealand, Asia, and Europe. Based in Toronto, you’ll collaborate with experienced sales professionals and gain exposure to a truly international organisation.
About the Opportunity
This is a 3‑month contract role (with possible extension) focused on new business meeting generation during a key commercial period. You’ll work closely with senior sales reps to identify, engage, and qualify prospective clients, booking meetings that directly contribute to revenue growth.
You’ll have the autonomy to:
Identify and prospect new business opportunities across key markets
Conduct outbound outreach (phone, email, LinkedIn) to engage decision‑makers
Qualify prospects and book meetings for senior sales representatives
Build and manage a pipeline of leads during a critical sales window
Maintain accurate activity tracking in CRM systems
Collaborate closely with sales teams to refine outreach and targeting strategies
Why Join Us?
Competitive hourly rate (equivalent to ~$50K CAD annual salary)
Competitive bonus paid per qualified meeting booked and attended
Uncapped earning potential over the contract period
Hybrid working from our vibrant downtown Toronto office
Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a high‑performing B2B sales environment
Structured onboarding and support from experienced sales professionals
Exposure to a global media business and senior commercial stakeholders
A strong CV‑building opportunity with a recognised international brand
Potential opportunity for future roles based on performance
Energetic, collaborative team culture with clear goals and measurable success
What You’ll Be Doing
Generating new business meetings to support sponsorship sales across North America
Conducting high‑volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Engaging and qualifying prospective clients to identify strong commercial opportunities
Booking meetings for senior sales reps with qualified decision‑makers
Working toward clear daily and weekly activity and booking targets
Keeping CRM systems up to date with accurate pipeline and activity data
What We’re Looking For
A recent graduate or early‑career professional with a strong interest in sales
Confident communicator, comfortable speaking with senior stakeholders
Highly motivated, resilient, and target‑driven
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑activity environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive mindset with the ability to learn quickly and take feedback on board
About Key Media & Our Culture
Key Media is a global B2B media company with leading brands across insurance, finance, legal, HR, and more. We create award‑winning content and events that connect business leaders with insight, connections, and recognition.
People stay at Key Media for one key reason: the culture. We’re collaborative, energetic, and supportive. We give people real responsibility, celebrate success, and create opportunities for growth.
Key Media is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, accessible recruitment process; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations on request at
[email protected], and candidates who interview for this role will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of their last interview.
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📌 Sales Development Representative (3-Month Contract) (Ontario)
🏢 Key Media
📍 Ontario