Job Description

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.Our culture and our people are what make us, US.We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people\'s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.Ready to join US?Division: SalesLocation: Calgary, ABWork Status: Full time, RemoteAbout the Role:Corus Entertainment Calgary is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our dynamic Sales team. This full-time position will report to the Manager of Local Sales in Calgary. This is a Group 2 position under the current collective agreement. You will be working with the Integrated Account Manager and clients to administer booked business and maintain revenue from initial buy to on-air presentation. If you have a passion for excellence and would like to help support our \xe2\x80\x9cWin Together\xe2\x80\x9d value, we encourage you to apply.You will contribute by:As a Sales Coordinator, the following is an outline of some but not all the primary functions and responsibilities for this position:

• Support all aspects of fully integrated client campaigns.
• Handle online proposals, bookings, and tracking. Generate post-analysis reports.
• Maintain contracts and communicate with clients when adding, shifting, deleting, and converting inventory as well as dealing with open and closed pre-emptions.
• Liaise with internal departments (Marketing/Promotions, Operations, Revenue Management, Inventory Management, etc.,) to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and correctly.
• Assist the team to achieve and exceed annual, quarterly, and weekly sales targets.
• Forward correct campaigns to new seasonal estimates.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with advertising agencies and television/radio station traffic departments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to always maintain a professional approach.
• Work well under pressure with attention to details.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office and PowerPoint being a prerequisite.
• Effective time management skills.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Team player with a great attitude.
• A client focused approach and a desire to learn.
• Bring passion, a team attitude, and winning spirit to the sales organization.
• Possess a passion for television and the competitive landscape.

Application Deadline: April 5, 2024Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .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.

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