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Trusted Saskatoon Is Hiring a Trusted Directories Sales & Customer Experience Manager

Trusted Directories Sales & Customer Experience Manager


 


Trusted Saskatoon is HIRING! 

If you are driven, honest, organized, reliable and loyal, this may be your perfect role.

If you love helping people, networking, and enjoy building strong client relationships, we should talk! 

Contact us if you enjoy working as part of a team but have no problem being accountable and motivating yourself. 

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious self-starter looking for a career where hard work and results pay off. They must be comfortable learning new technologies and be based in or willing to move to the Saskatoon area. 


The role has two parts. 


Account Management Of Existing Trusted Saskatoon Partners.


The consultant will manage and serve the existing Trusted Saskatoon Partners. 

The partners need to be contacted at least bi-monthly and have in-person meetings once a quarter to discuss goals and review results.

The goal is to retain and engage the partners in receiving as much additional value, leads and return as possible from their investment and commitment to the Trusted Community. 

The role includes support from admin staff.


Managing/Prospecting New Business:


Leads/nominations are received regularly and will be sent to the consultant as they are received. 

These companies must be contacted within five days, and the result is tracked on our team task software.

The consultant will be responsible for the entire onboarding process with a client, from the initial meeting and presentation, sourcing contact details, and verifying the client's suitability for the Trusted community. Once prospects become partners, the role involves data management, building the listing(s), and all the associated follow-up until the client approves their listing(s) to go live on the website.


Salary and Compensation 

The first year is a set salary to learn the role thoroughly. After the first year, the earning potential is tied to revenue and uncapped earnings. The right candidate should expect to earn six figures within 2-3 years. 


Additional Expenses Covered Include:

  • Vehicle expenses - Details provided at the interview stage- a vehicle is required for this role. 
  • Mobile Phone expenses - Details provided at the interview stage
  • Client Entertainment budget - Details provided at the interview stage 
  • Laptop: Company Mac Book provided
  • BONUS: Details provided at the interview stage


After three months performance review period.


Group Benefits

  • After three months - Chambers Plan Group benefits / Critical illness 
  • After one yr - Additional Health Spending Account 
  • After three yr -Additional Wellness Spending Account


The successful candidate will be fully trained. 



Please email your resume to Sara@trustedcanada.com along with a cover letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for this role. 


Applications must be received by March 15th, 2023 




Who We Are: 

The Trusted team is inclusive, diverse and talented. There are currently 10 of us, most of whom work on the marketing agency side of the business - Trusted Marketing Services. 

We are a multi-award-winning company with a great culture, and we have been recognized for supporting our clients and our community. 

Our team consider ourselves very fortunate as we work with and for over 100 integrity-driven notable Saskatchewan companies and organizations across many industries.  

TRUSTED DIRECTORIES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FIX IT UP!


S & E TRUSTED ONLINE DIRECTORIES INC & FIX IT UP -JOINT  MEDIA RELEASE

For Release - January 26th, 2021 at 10 am SASKATOON, SK  

TRUSTED DIRECTORIES ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP WITH FIX IT UP! 

S & E Trusted Online Directories is a multi-award-winning Saskatchewan marketing company headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Founded in 2011 by local award-winning entrepreneur Sara Wheelwright, it has a local online directory division, that includes Trustedsaskatoon.com and Trustedregina.com. In addition, there is a full-service marketing agency, Our company focus is supporting local businesses operated with integrity as a priority. 


FIX IT UP is owned by Brad Fekula and Dwayne Melcher. Brad has over a decade of marketing expertise at Cubbon Advertising, primarily dealing with Saskatchewan businesses. Dwayne is the owner of Melcher Media, a previously Trusted Regina website company and a highly respected Saskatchewan tech agency specializing in software and virtual reality (VR) development.  The Fix-It Up software allows consumers a convenient and reliable way to save time and money when looking for a local quote. The FIX IT UP quote software was created by the developers at Melcher Media to revolutionize the way quotes are provided. 

SASKATCHEWAN TECH COLLABORATING TO CREATE ADDITIONAL VALUE FOR SMALL SASK BUSINESSES
 

In 2020 Trusted and FIX IT Up entered into a mutually beneficial legal partnership agreement with the view to providing more support to local businesses in Saskatchewan.  On the surface the 2 companies may seem to be in competition as local web-based directories; but in fact, on closer inspection, it became obvious that they instead complement each other's activities. They share a common goal, to provide the best solutions and advertising value to their clients in the Saskatchewan services industry. 


The Trusted Directories partner with a select and restricted number of locally owned businesses. These businesses fall into 40 specific categories and most are based in and around  Saskatoon and Regina. These businesses are mostly service providers, and to become partners they must meet a unique set of standards, pass a Trusted qualification process, and sign a contract to commit to upholding specific standards of service ‘ The Trusted Guarantees’.  Trusted then promotes the partners individually and as part of the ‘Trusted Community’. Essentially, we sell the Trusted Partners as our only ‘product‘ to the local marketplace via a comprehensive marketing campaign - including, but not limited to,  billboards, radio, social media, CPC campaigns, event marketing, sponsorship, and more. This gives the partners significant exposure in their local marketplace, drives quality leads, and helps their SEO. Trusted also contributes time and money to help the partner's community support efforts, and the Trusted community holds each other accountable as a group of like-minded, quality-driven, locally owned businesses. 


FIX IT UP directories on the other hand, primarily provides a comprehensive quoting platform for local service providers in over 220+ categories. A detailed and industry-specific online quoting system saves service providers significant time. In addition, to build such a platform/feature on their own websites would be a significant cost that most service providers would not invest in. FIX IT UP businesses pay a very small lead fee, which they only pay if they are selected for a job they quote. The benefits for consumers and corporations is that they can provide all their information in one easy-to-use platform and await quotes from local service providers.  This is a managed process and also saves consumers time shopping around and the frustration of businesses not getting back to enquiries in a timely manner. 

The Trusted/FIX IT UP partnership involves the following elements:

1. Integration of the FIX IT UP quote software into the Trusted Directories clouded database platform. 

This means that Trusted Partners will be able to receive detailed quotes from local consumers who want a Trusted local service provider. This saves the consumer time and as the partners have to respond in a timely fashion customers are not left ‘ hanging ‘ waiting for a reply. In addition, they can request a quote at their convenience as our platform is open for business 24/ 7!


A bonus for the Trusted partners, is that the quote link and landing page is unique to each business. This means they will not be competing with other businesses in their category that are signed up as a FIX IT UP provider.

See a listing example here: https://www.trustedsaskatoon.com/listing.aspx?lid=334 



2. Trusted Saskatoon & Regina Partners who are listed on Fix It Up will be highlighted as Trusted on Fix It Up.


This differentiates Trusted Partners and recognizes the steps they have taken to invest in their integrity.
It also shines a spotlight on their consistently high standards of quality work and customer service and gives them an advantage in the selection process.



3. FIX IT UP operates on a ‘ typical online directory model’.
They aim to sign up as many businesses as possible and charge a very small fee per lead.  After staffing and development costs this does not allow for much capital to invest in local marketing to drive consumers to use the platform, especially when it comes to mass media like print, broadcast or billboard.  


The Trusted Directories model is different, they charge more for an annual fee and severely restrict the number of businesses in each category to offer much more individual promotion, marketing value, and personalized service for their partners. They appreciate the quality of the FIX IT UP quoting software and in return for integration they are committed to promoting the feature and their FIX IT UP Partnership as part of their ongoing marketing strategy in the cities they serve. 


The owners of Trusted and FIX IT UP believe that local businesses like themselves should actively seek out collaboration opportunities in order to become more successful. We appreciate each other’s strengths, and we are proud to enter into a partnership as two established and recognized leaders in the Saskatchewan marketing industry. A community whose tech sector collaborates is a valuable asset to the province and we believe is crucial for the success of Sask tech as a whole. 


Support local and we all win!


Trusted Saskatoon New Category Announced - Trusted Saskatoon Non-Profits

The Trusted Saskatoon team ran a contest on the Trusted Saskatoon Facebook page at the end of 2018 to find a new category for the Trusted Saskatoon directory. We received 100's of nominations, from children's activities to fencing, however, there was a clear winner, with over 200 nominations, we are pleased to announce the new category will be Trusted Saskatoon NON-PROFITS! 

  



Trusted Saskatoon Non-Profits.

As a small business in Saskatchewan, Trusted has prioritized community support as part of what we do from day 1. In 2017 we were recognized for our efforts as the recipient of the Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce ABEX Award for community support, so we were thrilled that this was the category that people in Saskatoon most wanted to see on our directory.   


There is no ME in Community…Just WE.


So What's The Plan for Trusted Saskatoon Non-Profits Category? 

We are pleased to announce that we will be GIFTING listings and annual Trusted partnerships in the new category to 4 Saskatoon Non- Profits. Each Year in January we will renew the category and we will rely on the public and the existing Trusted Saskatoon partners to help us find new Saskatoon and area non-profits to promote. Over the course of the year, we will volunteer our time and resources to help spread awareness of the 4 Trusted Saskatoon Non- profits organization activities, events and goals! 

This is an in-kind donation worth $4000 per non-profit, and being a Trusted Saskatoon partner means they will receive promotion in so many areas including:  

 1. 2 weeks of free radio ads. 
 2. Video interview and promotion of video.
 3. Regular Trusted partner promotion on our social media channels - including our Feature Partner Of the Week posts. 
 4. Free Marketing Training sessions.
 5. Networking  Opportunities. 


The 4 Trusted Saskatoon Non -Profits for 2019-2020:


1. Mending Little Hearts Fund of Saskatchewan 

This is a non- profit close to our heart, literally! 
Anna Maton, a Trusted Saskatoon Consultant is heavily involved in supporting this wonderful Saskatoon-based organization. Anna's youngest son William was born with a heart defect and went through open heart surgery a few years ago. We will share more about this Saskatoon Non-Profit once their listing has been added to the category.

2. TLC@Home  

This is a non-profit founded and run by a Trusted Saskatoon Partner - Hairstyles Inn.
First started in 2006 by Shelley James of The Hairstyle Inn, TLC@Home started off small distributing shoeboxes of gifts to one Saskatoon community school ( Princess Alexandra). Now 12 years later shoeboxes filled with holiday cheer are distributed to more than 800 students at Saskatoon schools which have included; Princess Alexandra Community School, St. Michael Community School, King George Community School and Pleasant Hill Community School.  We will share more about this Saskatoon Non-Profit once their listing has been added to the category.

3 & 4 ?????? - TO BE DECIDED...BY YOU! 

We are relying on our FANTASTIC Facebook fans to help us fill these 2 spots. A nomination process will begin Monday 7th Jan and run until Jan 31st. At that time votes will be counted and the top 2 most nominated non- profits will be recipients of the 2 remaining annual 2019-2020 Trusted Saskatoon Non- Profits gifted listings. 

**Please note Non- Profits MUST be registered to qualify**   


CLICK ON OUR FACEBOOK POST BELOW AND TAG TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITE NON-PROFIT. 

 

Trusted Founder Announced as a finalist for the 2017 Newcomer Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for Growth

  Sara Wheelwright TrustedSaskatoon.com Founder Announced as a finalist for the Square One / SREDA Saskatchewan 2017 NEYA Award for Growth! 


The Trusted team were contacted by the fine folks at Square One today, to let us know that Sara, our founder is a finalist for the 2017 NEYA Award for Growth! The Saskatchewan NEYA Awards are in their 2nd year, and they celebrate and recognize the success and contribution of 1st generation immigrants to the economy of Saskatchewan! 

" Newcomer entrepreneurs play an important role in growing our economy by filling gaps in our business landscape, hiring employees and adding culture and diversity to our communities. " 

The NEYA Awards Growth Category recognizes 1st generation immigrant entrepreneurs who are able to demonstrate business success and growth in the following areas:

• Employment growth

• Sales growth (in percentage) 

• Community involvement 


" I am honoured and excited to be a finalist for a NEYA Award.  Saskatchewan has offered so much opportunity to me and my family. I am living my dream, doing what I love with people I respect and admire!  The Saskatchewan businesses I work with and my Trusted team of Saskatchewan wonder women have really made my business a success and this recognition possible! i am blessed to be able to give back to the community that has given me so much"  Sara Wheelwright, Trusted Founder. 


Join the Trusted team and celebrate the success and achievements of all the deserving finalist on June 6th 2017 in Saskatoon at The Sheraton Cavalier hotel! You can get your tickets here :  2017-neya-awards-gala-tickets

Trusted Saskatoon Community Spreading Christmas cheer


The Trusted Saskatoon team believes giving back is always in style. We are proud members of the Saskatoon business community. We love our city and do what we can to support local events, non-profits and to help individuals in need. This Christmas we want to help a local family in need!  If you know a family who could do with help this Christmas ..please read on and nominate them! 

THE FILLABLE NOMINATION FORM IS BELOW!! 



The Trusted Team are donating a $500 Trusted Saskatoon Gift Certificate - that can be used at any of the Trusted Saskatoon Partners featured and promoted on Saskatoon's Best Directory  


  • Devin Cristo-Mortgage Link and Wes Will will donate $100 gift card for groceries! Thank you! They are with Your Mortgage NowTrusted Saskatoon Mortgage Brokers! 





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TrustedSaskatoon.com
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Saskatoon, SK   S7K 1N7
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