Job Description

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Global Television

Work Status: Full Time, Contract (1 year- Maternity Leave)

Location: Saskatchewan

About the Role

The Corus Revenue Team is seeking an exceptional individual that is a forward thinker and has the ability to represent all Corus Brands and major league sports partnerships (Digital, Social, Audio and Video) in both the Agency and Retail environments. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to help support our "Win Together" value, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Director of Local Sales, you are a creative thinker who has been immersed in the world of Integrated Marketing solutions, building multimedia strategies designed to maximize revenue and provide a measurable ROI for clients. You have a strong background in Audio, Video, Digital and Social selling as well as a solid understanding of Audience measurement and research. You have a track record of developing non-traditional revenues by presenting innovative, research supported solutions to clients that speak to the changing landscape of media.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and exceed assigned sales targets across Video, Audio and digital media platforms.
• Actively prospect for and develop new business opportunities by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agencies. Looking for hunters!
• Provide on-going support to ensure optimal client service
• Ability to coordinate creative from initial sales meetings through to preparation of ads for client approval
• Ongoing awareness of our customers' day to day challenges
• Receivables control

About You

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years sales experience
• Knowledge of industry planning/booking software - S4M and Wide Orbit experience
• Knowledge of digital and broadcast industry terms, standards and metrics
• This position requires an individual who can perform well under the pressure of deadlines, the requirement to generate new customers, and the accountability of multi-million dollar revenue targets
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office application
• High level of initiative/self-motivation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• An ability to determine client marketing goals and needs
• Aptitude and ability to absorb and apply analytical data
• Conceptual, creative thinker and problem solver
• Must enjoy fast paced work environment that is based on team and individual effort
• A valid driver's license and reliable automobile
• A positive, outgoing friendly manner based on customer service needs
• Proven track record in business development
• High level of knowledge in social/interactive media sales

Why Corus?

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you'll feel it. You'll see it in action.

You'll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You'll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You'll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day - Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique - and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.