Lagardere Services, North America, operates over 300 stores located in airports and premier hotels, tourist destinations, malls and office buildings, in Canada and the United States. Our retail brands include RELAY, Virgin, Great Canadian News Company, Maison de la Presse, and Xpress.
Currently, we have an opening for a Category Assistant – Press Supply this position is based in Toronto. Reporting to the Category Manager-Press Supply, you will provide a wide range of administrative support to the Category Manager as well as to our team in the field.
Your other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Updating and maintaining time sensitive point of sale (POS) information in HDS Database
• Working with Press Suppliers to ensure we are receiving required and accurate information
• Running reports using Cognos, Access, Excel and internal HDS Database for key Publishers and for Store Authorized lists.
• Co-ordinate and send out store communications on behalf of the Press Department
• With the introduction of new business practices at HDS the candidate must be quick to learn and apply new programs and processes
• Executing proper filing of all required documentation
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate has a University/College Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience or 2 years of experience in a retail/merchandising environment. You must be detail-oriented with proven experience working in Microsoft Office. The candidate must be focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You must be a team player and able to manage your own workload. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy or integrity.
We offer a competitive salary and a challenging and stimulating work environment.
For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to:
E-mail: careers@HDSRNA.com or Fax: (416) 863-9910
We appreciate all responses; however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
- Location: Toronto
- Compensation: 35,000-38,000
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