Sales Intern - Toronto, Canada - HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Company:
HarperCollins Canada

Department:
Sales

Reporting To:
Sales Representative, Gift & Special Markets

Status: 6 Month Contract

Location: 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (hybrid model)

We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming
workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and are able to do their best work. We welcome all
applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the
publishing industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, and members of
the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities.
Join us, and share your story.

Job Summary:

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, you will have the opportunity to intersect with all stages of the publishing process and

establish relationships in each department. You will be mentored by a senior member of our team and

have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with employees across the organization. Your

responsibilities will include attending weekly cross-department meetings, attending brainstorm and

planning sessions, contributing to sales presentations and providing valuable feedback on various

promotions aimed at our accounts and consumers.

Responsibilities:

Create, update, and distribute catalogues and order forms for accounts and Sales Reps
Will have the opportunity to present titles for sellin to accounts in the Gift Market and Wholesaler channels. This includes but is not limited to cold calling, Microsoft Teams appointments and phone appointments
Perform research and sales analysis, including merchandising tasks (reports, audits)
Will assist with the creation of the digital vendor presentation and present titles to digital clients like Kobo and Apple
Placing orders for accounts, authors and events
Participate in our Seasonal Sales Conference by presenting titles and working directly with the line managers
Create and manage content for social media account, gift webpage and eNewsletter

Qualifications:

Specific training or job experience required includes:_
Completion of university or college education, or possess equivalent/relevant work experience
Retail and/or selling experience an asset
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with fellow employees
Selfstarter with capacity to work independently
Applicants must be eligible to work and be paid in Canada
Competencies and skills required to perform this job include:_
Familiarity with digital platforms, including social media
Comfort with key PC or MAC software (Excel, Numbers, Word, Adobe)

What's In It For You?

The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books
Summer Hours from late May to early September
Hybrid work, flexible start/stop times
Paid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date)
Various virtual social activities to keep you connected we love trivia
Virtual author events and access to discounted books
Working with passionate people

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100

titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad

number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling

authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher

in the world. Through HarperCollins's global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17

countries and 16 languages.

Known worldwide for the quality of its list,

HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling

and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O'Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to

publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their

careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing

program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles

from around the globe.

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to
equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills,