The Georgia Straight, Vancouver’s News and Entertainment Weekly, is seeking an energetic and organized person for the position of Sales Assistant in our busy Advertising Sales Department.

You will be primarily responsible for supporting the sales representatives with clerical and administrative duties and answering calls coming into the Sales Department. You will also be called upon to perform a variety of other tasks, sometimes with very short notice. These may include promotions & sponsorship, dealing with client proofs, and accounting issues. In addition, calling prospective clients and setting up appointments, assisting with direct mail-outs, stocking and ordering sales literature, preparing media kits, and providing vacation coverage.

You are confident in your ability to provide exemplary customer service to clients and reps alike, are professional at all times, and have a good working knowledge of Word & Excel. You must enjoy and be able to handle the intense pressure of a very busy Sales Department, determine priorities quickly and efficiently when handed a multitude of tasks, and work effectively under the pressure of firm ad deadlines.

You have a great sense of humour and are a team player.

Preference will be given to candidates with some advertising or media experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please reference asanp1 in the subject line and email a covering letter and resume to: humanresources@straight.com

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.