Client Solutions Specialist

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

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Division: Client Solutions, Sales

Work Status: Temporary Contract – 12 months

Location:Toronto, ON (hybrid)

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Solutions, the Client Solutions Strategist will support a portfolio of Corus properties and shows by creating cross-platform integrated sponsorship opportunities. They will act as a key liaison between the product/content teams and the sales teams to facilitate integrated revenue generation.

The Client Solutions Strategist will also work closely with and be accountable to the Client Solutions Brand and Original Programming Leads to create, price, present and pitch cross-platform packages with strategic broadcast, digital and social components across a portfolio of Corus properties, including tent pole programming like Hosted Segment, Top Chef Canada etc.

You’ll be working on things like:

• Innovative, custom, on-strategy RFP responses featuring integrated media executions for advertisers that generate results
• Developing highly polished, proactive, demand creation sales opportunities to connect advertisers with Corus networks, programs and talent in the Home, Food and Original Programming sectors
• Presenting sales opportunities regularly to the entire Corus sales team, senior management, internal stakeholders and clients, as required
• Representing Client Solutions among internal partners including content, acquisitions, scheduling, programming, so.da, research, insights. marketing, revenue management and inventory management
• Participating in brainstorms with content, social, talent, production and Account Managers during ideation process and providing prompt follow up for assigned deliverables
• Maintaining a tracking and reporting funnel – to include quantity of pitched/sold/executed integrated opportunities, revenue secured, key learnings, etc.
• Supporting in the transition of sold opportunities to the execution team and being available to assist as required
• Sharing key campaign learnings with the rest of the Client Solutions Team in regular meetings and training sessions

What We Need From You:

• An understanding of advertiser needs and the capacity to recommend strategic opportunities that will drive the most interest
• Experience in branded content development and strong understanding of concept execution across broadcast, streaming, digital and Social
• Exceptional presentation development and delivery skills
• Ability to create multi-platform media plans in Excel
• Commitment to working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, client-focused environment
• Enthusiastic work ethic and proactive approach with the ability to embrace variety and spontaneity
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well as part of a team environment and independently
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Intermediate skills in Power Point, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Corus brands – a BONUS

Application deadline: September 12th, 2024

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.

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.