Sales Intern (6 month contract) (Toronto Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • Toronto, ON

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Sales Representative, the Sales Intern will be a key member of the HarperCollins Canada Sales team. Our team is responsible for the sales, distribution and promotion of all HarperCollins titles in Canada. In this role, there will be a focus on Sales responsibilities, but you will have the opportunity to interact with all stages of the publishing process and establish relationships in each department. You will be mentored by a senior member of our Sales team and have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with employees across the organization. Your responsibilities will include contributing to sales presentations and attending cross-department meetings that give you an understanding of how all departments at a publishing house work together to make a book successful.

Requirements

• Completion of university or college education, or possess equivalent/relevant work experience
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with fellow employees
• Self-starter with capacity to work independently
• Applicants must be eligible to work and be paid in Canada
• Familiarity with digital platforms, including social media
• Comfort with standard PC software (Adobe, OneDrive, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Retail and/or selling experience an asset
• Ability to adopt new software and technologies quickly an asset
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint in particular an asset

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and distribute catalogues and order forms for accounts and Sales Reps
• Present titles for sell-in to accounts in multiple channels. This includes but is not limited to in-person appointments, Microsoft Teams appointments and phone appointments
• Perform research and sales analysis, including merchandising tasks (reports, audits)
• Assist with our Seasonal Sales Conference through assisting with setup, presenting titles, and creating PowerPoint presentations for the Line Managers.
• Place orders for accounts, authors, and events.
• Complete book mailings for Sales Reps and Directors.
• Assist with account outreach efforts through both online research and in-person store visits.
• Perform various tasks relating to our participation at the CGTA Gift & Home Market including set-up/tear down at the venue as well as in-person during the show.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees