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Benefits of working for Pelmorex / The Weather Network:

• Named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the 5th consecutive year
• Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2010 and 2011
• Keeping pace with the growth of technology, we offer unique integration of creativity, science and technology
• Leader in employment equity and diversity
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment, open-door philosophy
• State of the art facilities

Sales & Research Coordinator, Web
Contract (up to one year)
Reports to: Director, IS Sales
Oakville, ON

Responsibilities:

• Creating original Insertion Orders (IO) on an ‘as needed’ for sales team
• Being a liaison between Ad Operations, Finance and Account Executives regarding IO’s
• Administration of revisions on all contracts with attention to accuracy and uniformity
• Monitoring of active campaigns on a weekly basis and making adjustments and revisions ‘as requested’ by Account Executives
• Sending campaign reports to clients on request from Account Executives
• Providing back-up for Account Executives when they out of the office
• Gathering research for RFP’s for Account Executives on an ‘as needed’ basis using research tools such as PMB, Evaliant and internal data
• Training new reps on administrative processes
• Attending industry events when required
• Responsible for providing sales support for the Sales team and assisting in the support of the Director, IS Sales
• Prepare and distribute a weekly sales report, weekly pending report, Management Meeting Numbers, Remnant Report, Research report and minutes of the weekly sales meetings
• Creation of reports for Senior Management on an ‘as needed’ basis
• Balancing the Sales report with Finance’s invoicing on a monthly basis
• Responsible for organizing and filing sales contracts; monitoring listings and the Master Account List; editing and posting the Sponsorship report
• Responsible for the coordination of media kits and preparing research and presentation materials to ensure an adequate supply at all times
• Order and maintain office supplies for the sales department
• Administration and monitoring of House and Sales Manager accounts (including creation of IO’s) on The Weather Network and MétéoMédia websites
• Responding to general phone requests for information and appropriately directing the call within the Sales department
• Tracking, monitoring and administering Weather-Triggered campaigns in co-ordination with Ad Operations department; accurately maintaining the Weather-Triggered Chart

* Due to the nature of this position, there are occasional job related functions.
** Attendance at these functions is required.
*** Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School diploma and 1 – 2 years of related work experience or a College diploma in Business, Communications or Marketing
• Excellent computer skills: knowledge of MS Office – proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of web/web sales/sales experience would be an asset

Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organized
• Efficient
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Initiative
• Team player

Qualified applicants should submit their resume to: Human Resources, Fax: 905-829-1332 or email: hr@pelmorex.com
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