Circulation Sales and Marketing Assistant

  • Intern

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual to join our Cambridge Times Circulation team as a part-time Circulation Clerk to assist with invoices and statements for approximately 15 hours per week.

  • To manage delivery concerns for publication's territory
  • To answer phones and log concerns
  • To resolve delivery issues via communication with delivery person & customers
  • To fill in for Circulation Representatives regarding vacation and/or illness
  • To reconcile driver insurance premiums via submission of data
  • Backup regarding processing in case of vacation and/or illness
  • To ensure communication provided per contract specifications
  • To coordinate requirements with Inserting, Alphaliner, Shipping teams
  • Expense summaries for Accounting
  • Other reports as requested by management
  • Assist with data preparation for audits
  • To participate in weekly team meetings
  • To participate in and support carrier events

Qualifications

  • Completion of Post-Secondary Education and previous experience in a Customer Service environment
  • An energetic, self-starter who is action oriented
  • Comfortable and able to learn on the Fly
  • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately
  • Proficient with Microsoft Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to Multi-task efficiently
  • Must be able to work in the office as well as occasionally in the field servicing customers, delivering carrier supplies, etc.
  • Valid Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace. As of November 30, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required. We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

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