Sales Assistant, Book Publishing

Job summary

Support the sales and rights departments with administrative and process tasks, including preparing materials and following up for sales presentations, conferences, trade shows, and international book fairs. Create and maintain sales materials and seasonal digital catalogues, organize deliverables, generate sales reports, and provide general office and data-entry support.

Job details

At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value. Our mission is simple: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth. Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do. If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus. Division: Content Work Status: Contract (1 year) Location: Toronto, ONT (Hybrid) About the Role Kids Can Press Ltd., a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc. and a leading Canadian publisher of books for children, has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant in our Toronto location. This is a one–year contract position. Reporting to the Sales and Rights Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the sales and rights departments in administrative and process functions. You’ll contribute by: Assisting with preparation and follow-up for KCP’s sales presentations, conferences, and trade shows Assisting with preparation and follow-up for the Bologna and Frankfurt Book Fairs Creating materials for sales kits (tip sheets, promo materials) and various meetings/presentations Organizing processes and collecting deliverables for sales materials (catalogue copy, comp titles) Creating and maintaining seasonal digital catalogues Generating sales reports to support data analysis Supporting teams with general office administration and data entry as required Skills and experience you will bring: University or college degree in related field; publishing certification an asset. Ability to multi-task under pressure and manage competing priorities Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to handle independent tasks Interest in children’s literature and the children’s book industry Application Deadline: October 12th, 2026 Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility. We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada. We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com. How to Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page to submit your application. Current Corus Employees: You must log into your Dayforce account under ‘Search Jobs’ to apply internally. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

What you’ll do

Support the sales and rights departments with administrative and process tasks, including preparing materials and following up for sales presentations, conferences, trade shows, and international book fairs. Create and maintain sales materials and seasonal digital catalogues, organize deliverables, generate sales reports, and provide general office and data-entry support.

Requirements

A university or college degree in a related field is required, while a publishing certification is an asset. Candidates should be able to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, work independently, and have an interest in children's literature and the children's book industry.

Listed skills

• Sales Reporting · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Multitasking
• Prioritization
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Independent Work
• Sales Support
• Administrative Support
• Data Entry
• Sales Reporting
• Digital Catalogues
• Interest in Children's Literature
• Children's Literature
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Office Administration
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Creativity
• Sales
• Interpersonal Communications
• Presentations
• Sales Presentations
• Cataloguing

Job areas

• Sales
• Administrative
• Creative & Media
• Data & Analytics
• Publishing Assistant
• Sales Assistant (General)
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Sales and Related Workers, All Other

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