CTV - Sales Assistant (Calgary)

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Posting Date: June 1, 2010
Closing Date:June 8, 2010
Position: Sales Assistant – 12 month contract term
Location: Calgary, Alberta


Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week. Overtime and shift work as required.
Responsibilities:

· Retail Sales order entry for Calgary for CTV and ACCESS.
· Reconcile pre-emptions and makegoods, for Retail Client ad campaigns, between Rep Pak and Columbine to determine spot delivery for CTV and ACCESS.
· Initiate new advertiser set-up for Calgary CTV and ACCESS.
· Revise orders to indicate spot non-availability and communicate changes effectively and in a timely manner.
· Monitor and understand program changes and how those changes affect client bookings.
· Prepare and maintain sponsorship schedules for Sales, and coordinate with News and Promotions.
· Liaison with Retail Agencies, External Clients, Internal Clients and the general public in a polite, professional, accommodating and service oriented manner.
· Independently anticipate the needs of Management and the Sales Team, in order to facilitate, prioritize and execute their needs.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Sales Administration Role, with the ability to reconcile and process complex advertising orders and communicate client needs effectively.
· Must have the ability to quickly learn and understand both the “HOW” and the “WHY” as it pertains to airtime pre-emptions, make-goods, program changes and department priorities.
Must have knowledge and experience with Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge and experience with Columbine, RepPak and VCI are definite assets.
Must be able to work comfortably on a team and under the pressure of constant deadlines and last minute revisions, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Must have initiative and organizational skills. The individual must be eager to learn, flexible, and willing to help co-workers where required.

Application Details:
Interested candidates are encouraged to forward a resume, in confidence to:

Donavon Fuessel – Manager, Finance & Human Resources
CTV Calgary
80 Patina Rise SW
Calgary, Alberta T3H 2W4
Confidential fax : 403-246-8879

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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