Company Description
Founded in Canada in 2019, Spencer International Media Inc. is a Canadian publishing company known for Spencer, our sought-after hardcover coffee table book that reads like a magazine. Through photography, interviews and feature stories, Spencer celebrates Canadian talent and explores art, design, travel and adventure around the world.
We are launching three new consumer magazines. Spencer Luxury Weddings introduces couples to Ontario’s wedding venues and the creative people behind its celebrations. Spencer At Home explores architecture, interior design and the pleasures of entertaining at home. Spencer Off the Beaten Path takes readers beyond familiar routes to discover distinctive places to stay and unexpected destinations for luxury travel.
Role Description
The Independent Advertising Sales Agent for Spencer. Day-to-day tasks include outreach via calls, emails, and in-person meetings, presenting advertising options, preparing basic proposals, and supporting the negotiation and closing of advertising agreements under guidance. The intern will maintain accurate records of leads and client interactions, collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to align campaigns with content, and assist in tracking performance and renewals. This internship offers hands-on experience in luxury media sales, client relationship building, and professional communication in a high-end publishing environment.
Qualifications
- Strong Communication skills, including professional spoken and written interaction with clients and internal teams.
- Customer Service and client relationship-building skills, with a focus on responsiveness and a polished, service-oriented approach.
- Basic Sales skills, including prospecting, presenting advertising options, and supporting negotiation and closing activities.
- Ability to learn quickly and participate in training, applying guidance from mentors and supervisors to improve sales performance.
- Interest in luxury brands, lifestyle media, and advertising; previous exposure to marketing, communications, or business is beneficial.
- Organizational skills for managing leads, follow-ups, and documentation; comfort using CRM tools or spreadsheets is an advantage.
- Post-secondary studies in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
