Inside Sales Representative - Toronto
Job Description
Buchanan Group Inc, one of North America’s most exciting advertising companies, dealing with the cream of the Consumer Packaged Goods market is looking for a dedicated individual with a passion for sales to apply for a position as an Inside Sales Representative.
Based out of our Toronto office and reporting to the Business Development Manager the role will involve prospecting, targeting, and landing new accounts in the CPG, Financial and Telecom spheres. We are looking for someone who is a leading salesperson with a desire to take their career to the next level. If you have a proven track record in sales, this could be the opportunity for you! Depending on your abilities and interest, opportunity exists for growth and promotion within the company. In 12-18 months, a chance to progress to the Business Development Team.
Benefits include:
- Base salary plus performance incentive plan
- Health insurance applicable after probationary period
- High-energy, fun work environment
- Company events and outings
Responsibilities
- Lead generation
- Identify and prospect new business opportunities
- Explaining core properties and services with the goal of securing in-person meetings
- Researching company profile data using the internet and various internal databases
- Target calling lists, including outbound cold calls to warm leads as well as dormant accounts
- Updating internal CRM system with relevant data on both prospects and customers
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in marketing, advertising and sales, and will be highly motivated to succeed. He/She will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, proactive selling techniques, objection handling and closing skills and strong probing and negotiation abilities. Ideal qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma or a combination of education and experience
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends when required (rare, but sometimes necessary)
- Second-language skills an asset but not required
Application Process
Please submit your resume via email only, with the subject heading 'BG – Inside Sales Representative” to aetoronto@buchanangroup.com. No phone calls please.
Please include in your cover letter a one to two paragraph (maximum) explanation of the Buchanan Group business as you understand it and why you think you would make a great contribution to our business, as well as your salary expectations. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Admin / Sales Coordinator - Toronto
Job Description
Buchanan Group Inc, one of North America’s most exciting advertising companies, is looking for a dedicated individual with a passion to learn and develop new skills to apply for Admin / Sales Coordinator position. Experience is beneficial but not essential.
The role will consist of a mixture of general office administrative duties and also supporting members of the sales team. Ideally the candidate will move into a full time sales role within 8-12 months of starting, but in the meantime will gain valuable experience by learning the business from the inside out. This is a great opportunity to be introduced to an exciting and dynamic company. We want you to be part of a fun and dedicated team and have the chance to grow your skills by being exposed to various areas of the business.
Admin responsibilities vary widely and may include:
- Assistant to President and Finance & Operations Manager
- General Office Management;
- Organising Travel (flights, accommodation, car hire) for Sales Team;
- Collect and send documents to Head Office;
- Provide general office administrative support including: faxing, photocopying, mail sorting, drafting correspondence, notes and documentation
- Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with appropriate support to resolve said issues
- Various finance related duties (petty cash, expense reports, etc)
Sales responsibilities also vary widely and may include:
- Maintaining CRM databases
- Answering client questions and attending client meetings
- Assisting Production in preparing for shoots and attending shoots on occasion
- Prospecting new accounts and contacts
- Administrative support for large accounts
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical/Dental Benefits
- Coverage of work-related phone expenses
- High-energy, fun work environment
- Company events and outings
Skills
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in marketing/advertising and will be motivated to succeed. He/She will have a desire to learn and will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ideal qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Second-language skills an asset but not required
- Valid Passport or ability to obtain one
- Valid driver’s license
Application Process
Please submit your resume via email only, with the subject heading 'BG – Admin/Sales Coordinator’ to aetoronto@buchanangroup.com. No phone calls please.
Account Manager - Asia
- Looking for a fantastic team? Find it at Buchanan Group!
- Genuine career opportunity at one of Malaysia’s best places to work
- Vibrant culture, highly supportive team environment
We’re Buchanan Group, the company behind Brand Power and Zoot Review. We’re innovative and full of passionate people. We generate massive sales increases for the world’s biggest packaged goods brands. Life here is fun – we work hard and have a good time doing it.
Plus we’re a progressive company, offering you time and resources to grow your skills.
Are you an experienced client servicing professional looking for a new challenge? Like being on your toes? If you answered yes, keep reading. If not…well you’ve probably stopped reading already.
As an Account Manager at Buchanan Group, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of TVC, POS, Radio, Catalogue, Magazine campaigns for all our platforms which include: Brand Power, Zoot Review, Medifacts, Adverlife, 606 Product Networker, Infotalk, Vox Plug and Great Chefs Show You How.
Your contribution will be integral to our clients’ overall experience and you will be given the chance to develop your client servicing skills working in a busy, dynamic working environment.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Looking for an opportunity to produce content for leading FMCG clients?
- Do you enjoy the buzz of working to tight deadlines?
- Are you an expert at juggling multiple tasks under pressure?
- Does working hard and having fun at the same time come naturally to you?
If you answered YES to all of the above, then you might be the person we’re looking for. As the winning candidate, you’ll possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- University degree in advertising/media communication or media arts related industry
- You must possess 3-5 years working experience in the creative / media agency / customer service field and be willing to undertake the occasional overseas trip.
- High level computer skills (all Microsoft Office applications)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level client presentation skills
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
- Great team player who’s able to develop and foster sound work relationships
- Ability to communicate with relevant department heads and external ‘partner’ employees
- Ability to remain calm and effective in an often fast paced environment
- The desire to forge a long term career in advertising industry
As the newest member of the team you’ll get all the support and guidance you need to grow your production career and reach your full potential.
Think this might be the opportunity you’re looking for? Convince us you’re the person we’re looking for. Email your application and CV to: accountmanager-asia@buchanangroup.com & rachel.chan@buchanangroup.com
Business Development Manager - Asia
Buchanan Group is an innovative company that develops unique, sales driving advertising tools for agencies and manufacturers - predominantly focusing on Fast Moving Consumer Goods. We are the company behind the internationally successful TV brands “Brand Power” and “Zoot Review” and operate in over 16 countries.
Due to expansion, we require people to join the team in Business Development working in the Asian market, servicing Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Hong Kong.
The role entails working with premium CPG/FMCG companies and their agencies. Whilst further developing the current client base, your role will be heavily weighted towards attracting new business – please understand this is a sales role. Developing new emerging markets will also be a focus within the first 2 years and identifying opportunities within Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong and Vietnam will draw on your strategic business building skills and vision.
In return Buchanan Group offers a fantastic working environment with a great culture. Remuneration is salary and commission based.
The person we are after is ideally from a sales or marketing background, university educated with an attitude that will see them “roll up their sleeves” to help get the job done whatever it takes. The positions are based in Kuala Lumpur where a new office is currently being set up however will report to the Business Director, Asia who is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Future job opportunities within the sales team include remaining in Asia, or working in Australia, the UK, Europe or North America.
Please send us your resume, together with a cover letter that makes you stand out, to: BDM-asia@buchanangroup.com or rachel.chan@buchanangroup.com
Producer - Asia
- Looking for a fantastic team? Find it at Buchanan Group!
- Genuine career opportunity at one of Malaysia’s best places to work
- Vibrant culture, highly supportive team environment
We’re Buchanan Group, the company behind Brand Power and Zoot Review. We’re innovative and full of passionate people. We generate massive sales increases for the world’s biggest packaged goods brands. Life here is fun – we work hard and have a good time doing it.
Plus we’re a progressive company, offering you time and resources to grow your skills.
Are you an experienced production professional looking for a new challenge? Like being on your toes? If you answered yes, keep reading. If not…well you’ve probably stopped reading already.
As a Producer at Buchanan Group, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of TVC, POS, Radio, Catalogue, Magazine campaigns for all our platforms which include: Brand Power, Zoot Review, Medifacts, Adverlife, 606 Product Networker, Infotalk, Vox Plug and Great Chefs Show You How.
Your contribution will be integral to our clients’ overall experience and you will be given the chance to develop your producing skills working in a busy, dynamic production environment.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Looking for an opportunity to produce content for leading FMCG clients?
- Do you enjoy the buzz of working to tight deadlines?
- Are you an expert at juggling multiple tasks under pressure?
- Does working hard and having fun at the same time come naturally to you?
If you answered YES to all of the above, then you might be the person we’re looking for. As the winning candidate, you’ll possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- University degree in film television or media arts related industry
- High level computer skills (all Microsoft Office applications)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level client presentation skills
- Skills in finding new production opportunities
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
- Great team player who’s able to develop and foster sound work relationships
- Ability to communicate with relevant department heads and external ‘partner’ employees
- Ability to remain calm and effective in an often fast paced environment
- The desire to forge a long term career in media production
As the newest member of the team you’ll get all the support and guidance you need to grow your production career and reach your full potential.
Think this might be the opportunity you’re looking for? Convince us you’re the person we’re looking for. Email your application and CV to: producer-asia@buchanangroup.com and rachel.chan@buchanangroup.com
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