Senior Account Executive, Consumer Electronics & Media – Amazon – Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON | Company: Amazon
Amazon Ads is growing fast in Canada, and they’re looking for a seasoned Senior Account Executive to join the Consumer Electronics & Media team in Toronto, Ontario. If you’ve spent years navigating the digital advertising landscape, building relationships with major brands and their agencies, and you understand the programmatic and ad-tech world inside and out, this could be a strong next move.
This is a high-impact, individual contributor role where you’ll act as a strategic advertising partner to some of Canada’s largest advertisers. You’ll be selling across Amazon’s full suite of advertising solutions — from display and video to programmatic and DSP-driven campaigns — leveraging first-party data and Amazon’s massive reach across properties like Amazon.ca, Prime Video, Twitch, and beyond.
About the Role: Senior Account Executive, Consumer Electronics & Media
Day to day, you’ll be building and executing full-funnel advertising strategies for clients ranging from global consumer electronics brands to major media companies. You’ll work closely with both client-side contacts and agency partners, bringing a consultative sales approach that connects Amazon’s advertising capabilities to real business outcomes. The role is based out of the Toronto office with a minimum of three days per week on-site, plus travel as needed.
You’ll be part of a cross-functional team and have access to leadership that has helped drive significant growth in Amazon Ads’ Canadian business. Collaboration, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex ad-tech concepts into business value are central to how this team operates.
Benefits and Salary
The base salary range for this position is $132,200 to $198,200 CAD annually, based in Toronto, ON. As part of Amazon’s total compensation approach, the package may also include sign-on payments, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and sales incentives depending on eligibility. Amazon also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional wellness resources.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Full-Time
🏢 Company: Amazon Advertising Canada Inc.
📍 Location: Toronto, ON
🆔 Requisition ID: 10380511
💰 Pay: $132,200 – $198,200 CAD annually
Responsibilities
As a Senior Account Executive on the Consumer Electronics & Media team, you’ll be expected to own and grow a portfolio of major Canadian advertisers. Your work will span relationship building, strategic planning, and hands-on campaign consultation — everything required to drive meaningful, measurable results for your clients while meeting and exceeding quarterly revenue targets.
- Deliver consultative sales at a high level to agency and brand media clients across Canada
- Build and execute full-funnel advertising strategies from big creative ideas through to data-driven analytical recommendations
- Develop new client relationships at all levels within large advertiser organizations in the Consumer Electronics and Media verticals
- Retain and grow revenue from existing advertisers while identifying net new revenue opportunities within the same accounts
- Translate ad-tech concepts — including DSPs, programmatic buying, audience targeting, and measurement — into tangible business value for clients and agencies
- Leverage Amazon’s advertising solutions across display, video, and programmatic to build customized strategies that address client business goals
- Utilize CRM tools to track account information, sales activity, and progress toward quarterly quota goals
- Demonstrate internal leadership across account teams and cross-functional partner groups
Requirements / Skills
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in digital media ad sales and a strong understanding of the programmatic and ad-tech landscape. Amazon is looking for someone who is as comfortable navigating a complex agency relationship as they are diving into audience targeting data and campaign metrics. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and a track record of closing significant revenue are all key.
- 5+ years of digital media ad sales experience — required for this role
- Proven track record closing sales and generating substantial advertising revenue
- 5+ years in technology-related sales, marketing or business development is a strong asset
- 4+ years selling programmatic or data-driven ad products or platforms (DSPs, audience targeting, measurement tools)
- Experience working with senior-level stakeholders at both agency and brand levels
- Strong analytical skills combined with attention to detail and effective communication abilities
How to Apply
To apply for this Senior Account Executive position at Amazon in Toronto, use the official link below to submit your application through Amazon’s careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your digital media sales experience before submitting.
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
Quick Summary & What to Highlight: This Senior Account Executive role at Amazon Advertising Canada in Toronto is perfect for candidates who excel in consultative digital media sales, programmatic advertising, and client relationship management. On your resume, emphasize any experience with DSP platforms, ad-tech solutions, and full-funnel campaign strategy, as well as your ability to manage and grow revenue from large advertiser accounts. If you’ve previously worked in digital media, ad sales, or programmatic buying, make sure to highlight specific revenue achievements and the types of accounts or verticals you’ve managed.
Resume & Application Tips: Before applying, tailor your resume to match the job description. Include keywords like programmatic advertising, DSP, digital media sales, full-funnel strategy, and ad-tech that appear throughout the posting. Quantify your achievements wherever possible (e.g., “grew agency revenue by 40% YoY” or “managed a $5M+ book of business”). A brief cover letter expressing your interest in Amazon’s advertising business in Canada and your specific experience in the Consumer Electronics or Media verticals would strengthen your application. Double-check all spelling and ensure your contact information is current.
Interview Preparation: If selected for an interview, research Amazon Advertising‘s products, the Amazon DSP, and recent developments in Canada’s digital advertising market. Prepare specific examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate your experience in consultative sales, handling senior stakeholders, and navigating complex media buying decisions. Common questions may include scenarios about managing competitive pitches, growing accounts, and explaining programmatic concepts to non-technical clients. Dress professionally, arrive 10–15 minutes early for in-person interviews, and bring copies of your resume. Prepare thoughtful questions about the team’s go-to-market approach, current client verticals, and growth trajectory for Amazon Ads in Canada. Send a thank-you email within 24 hours reiterating your interest.
