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If you are interested in applying for an available position or would like to have your resume kept on file for a more suitable opportunity, please forward your resume, attention Human Resources to:

E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca

Resumes are kept on file for a period of three months.

At Scholastic Canada, we embrace and celebrate diversity in our people, products and ideas. A diverse workforce and inclusive, supportive workplace are central to our success, enabling us to ensure that our books are reflective of the children and families we serve and to deepen our relationships with customers, colleagues, and communities. We welcome all applicants, and strongly encourage individuals from groups who are marginalized and underrepresented in the publishing industry to apply. Please see here for more information about our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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Current Opportunities

General Accountant (Markham, ON/ Hybrid) | National Account Manager, Quebec (Remote, Canada) | Directeur·rice des comptes nationaux, Québec (À distance, Canada ) |

General Accountant

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An opening exists in the Finance Division for the position of General Accountant reporting to the Controller.

Work Location:  This position will be working primarily remotely however, in person presence at our Markham office located at 175 Hillmount Road is required as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Recording all banking transactions and accounts receivable related transactions into the general ledger and balancing the deposits daily to the bank
  • Ensuring accuracy in all posting to customer account including cheques, cash, credit cards and adjustments
  • Ensuring accuracy and balancing of all accounts receivable, revenue, and deferrals/accruals to the general ledger
  • Entering and posting vendor invoices in a timely manner and verifying all account numbers for accuracy and proper authorization     
  • Preparing major account reconciliations to the general ledger monthly.
  • Preparing weekly, month end, quarterly, and year-end reporting including reports on request, Canadian Publishing, and U.S. reporting
  • Reviewing employee expenses and preparing the T2200 annually; reviewing and reconciling expensing for all sales representatives on an ongoing basis
  • Assisting with the preparation of yearly budgets and quarterly projections
  • Handling requests from internal and external auditors
  • Participating in special projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education and 3-5 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and a robust understanding of how these concepts may impact or inform one’s day to day work
  • Interest in children’s books, authors and media
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to multi-task and work well in a deadline-driven environment
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, using sound judgement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams), and Google Suite (Google Slides, Drive)
  • Experience with Oracle and AS400 is an asset

Some of the benefits we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • RRSP Program
  • Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise


Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by June 26, 2024 to:

Human Resources Division

E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca


National Account Manager, Quebec

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An opening exists in the French Division for the position of National Account Manager reporting to Vice President, French.

Work Location:  This is a remote position.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Sell and market all lists (US, Canadian, Klutz, French) to our customers in Québec (physical stores, on-line websites and digital vendors).
  • Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with buyers, marketers, and others account(s) in order to maintain a solid partnership and keep Scholastic a primary vendor with strong in-store/online presence
  • Identify promotional and merchandising opportunities for stores, to increase Scholastic presence and drive sales; analyze results and minimize returns
  • Identify, recommend and monitor results of all co-op promotional programs, and follow up with both Scholastic and accounts regarding co-op commitments and overall co-op status
  • Constantly monitor POS sell through and revise sell-in strategies to enhance success of all programs
  • Develop facility with Silvon (internal sales reporting system) to allow for timely product estimates and strategic report analysis
  • Develop and maintain communication strategy whereby head office buyers and all stores and channels are apprised of new product and properties, advertising opportunities, promotions, displays, policies, specials, etc.    
  • Develop and maintain relationships with store staff: Store Managers and Merchandisers where applicable
  • Make regular calls at head office, and local stores to monitor our and competitors’ programs; make order recommendations and marketing suggestions to generally increase awareness of Scholastic product and selling opportunities.
  • Monitor and identify changes/trends in orders received from accounts and be prepared to recommend changes to orders, marketing and program strategies if necessary
  • Develop and maintain an overview of children’s publishing throughout the account base and identify opportunities and competition for our lists.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of sales experience preferably within the publishing industry
  • Full professional fluency in both French and English
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, with an aptitude for problem-solving
  • Proficiency with Power Point, Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Familiarity with various virtual platforms; Microsoft Teams, Asana, Zoom, Google Suite
  • Working knowledge of BNC Salesdata and Catalist
  • Valid driver’s license

Some of the benefits we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • RRSP Program
  • Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise


Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume (in English and French) by July 3, 2024 to:

Human Resources Division

E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca


Directeur·rice des comptes nationaux, Québec

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Un poste de directeur·rice des comptes nationaux se rapportant à la vice-présidente de la division française est à pourvoir au sein de cette division.

Lieu de travail : Il s’agit d’un poste à distance.

Principales responsabilités

  • Vendre et commercialiser toutes les collections (américaines, canadiennes, Klutz, françaises) à nos clients au Québec (magasins physiques, sites Web et fournisseurs numériques).
  • Développer et maintenir une relation de travail privilégiée avec les acheteurs, les spécialistes du marketing et les autres comptes afin de maintenir un partenariat solide et de faire de Scholastic un fournisseur principal avec une forte présence en magasin et en ligne.
  • Déterminer les opportunités de promotion et de commercialisation pour les magasins, afin d’accroître la présence de Scholastic et de stimuler les ventes; analyser les résultats et minimiser les retours.
  • Déterminer, recommander et surveiller les résultats de tous les programmes de promotion des coopératives, et assurer le suivi avec Scholastic et les comptes en ce qui concerne les engagements et l’état général des coopératives.
  • Contrôler en permanence les résultats des ventes dans les points de vente et revoir les stratégies de vente afin d’améliorer le succès de tous les programmes.
  • Développer l’utilisation de Silvon (système interne d’établissement de rapports sur les ventes) afin de permettre des estimations de produits et des analyses de rapports stratégiques en temps voulu.
  • Développer et maintenir une stratégie de communication permettant aux acheteur·ses des sièges sociaux et à tous les magasins et canaux d’être informés des nouveaux produits, des possibilités de publicité, des promotions, des affichages, des politiques, des offres spéciales, etc.    
  • Développer et entretenir des relations avec le personnel du magasin : directeur·rices de magasins et commerçant·es, le cas échéant.
  • Effectuer des appels réguliers au siège social et dans les magasins locaux pour surveiller nos programmes et ceux des concurrents; émettre des recommandations de commande et des suggestions de marketing afin de mieux faire connaître les produits Scholastic et les opportunités de vente.
  • Surveiller et déterminer les changements et tendances dans les commandes reçues des comptes et être prêt à recommander des changements dans les commandes, les stratégies de marketing et les programmes, si nécessaire.
  • Élaborer et maintenir un aperçu de l’édition pour enfants pour l’ensemble de la clientèle et identifier les opportunités et la concurrence pour nos collections.

Qualifications :

  • 2 à 3 ans d’expérience en ventes, préférablement dans l’industrie de l’édition
  • Avoir une maîtrise professionnelle complète du français et de l’anglais
  • Posséder d’excellentes aptitudes en communication
  • Faire preuve d’excellentes compétences organisationnelles, de souci du détail et d’une aptitude à résoudre les problèmes
  • Maîtriser PowerPoint, Excel, Word et Outlook
  • Être familier·ère avec une variété de plateformes numériques, dont Microsoft Teams, Asana, Zoom, Google Suite
  • Avoir une connaissance professionnelle de BNC Salesdata et Catalist
  • Posséder un permis de conduire valide

Ce que nous offrons :

  • Rémunération concurrentielle
  • Assurance-maladie et soins dentaires
  • Programme corporatif de REER
  • Congé payé entre Noël et le Nouvel An
  • Escompte aux employés pour tous les produits Scholastic

Toute personne intéressée pour ce poste doit faire parvenir son curriculum vitae (en français et en anglais), au plus tard le 3 juillet 2024 à :

Division des ressources humaines

Courriel : resumes@scholastic.ca