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No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.\nWe run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.\nInterior Design Show team of Informa Canada is looking for a tech savvy, detail-oriented, and commercially minded individual to join our team. As the Sales Support and Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading “end-to-end” delivery of sales initiatives that aim to recruit, inform, and retain our vendors (creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, makers and creators).\n This role is based in our Toronto Office\nWho You Are:\nYou are a strong communicator and believe business growth comes from customer success. You are a problem solver, and love to analyze and generate new ideas to maximize productivity and profitability. Lastly, you are a collaborator, and together with the rest of the team, you are driven to deliver daily excellence on all things related to Canadian consumer events.\nWhat You Will Do:\nFacilitate day-to-day administrative tasks such as exhibitor account management and updates, reviewing account and product updates in Salesforce CRM system\nCollaborate with the billing department on account reconciliation and outstanding invoices and balances\nOversee the full vendor application process from setting up the digital application, preparing jury workflow to communications to applicants\nEnsures all clients’ needs and expectations are met in a timely manner. In many cases, contact with clients are required all year. \nOnboard new and returning vendors with the Newsletter Series\nMonitor vendor’s adoption and development of best practices, constructively challenge them to improve their engagement with all Canadian consumer events related products\nEnsure all vendors are following through and completing onboarding steps\nPopulate relevant information, order forms and deadlines on the website and vendor portal\nCoordinate content to be translated when needed\nImplement and execute the resign process to rebook vendors for future events\nAssist in the ongoing review and updates of various vendor/exhibitor documentations and policies\nContribute feedback and recommendations to improve the overall Canadian consumer events experience\nCollaborate with the billing department on account reconciliation\nHandle onsite duties during events, including order taking, cash collection, and POS management\nSponsorship Fulfillment\nOwn the logistics behind sponsor activations across our portfolio of events\nMake sure all sponsorship deliverables are checked off, buttoned up, and on-brand\nOversee logo placements, signage, swag, and all things sponsor visibility\nTrack activation progress and report like a pro-because details matter\nCollaborate on how partner brands show up in every corner of our shows\nEvent Operations\nTeam up with Marketing, PR, and Operations to execute activations with polish\nBe boots-on-the-ground on-site to ensure activations go off without a hitch\nManage supplies tied to sponsor needs and event execution\nAssist with staffing for sponsor activations and troubleshoot in real time\nCoordinate with vendors and suppliers to bring sponsor ideas to life\nRelationship Management\nBe the go-to contact for sponsors you’re assigned-answering questions, solving problems, and keeping them in the loop\nProvide regular updates and activation reports pre- and post-show\nWork cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners\nSupport engagement strategies that build trust and long-term sponsor value\nHelp sponsors feel like VIPs (because they are!)\n Skills and Qualifications for Sales Support and Communications Coordinator\nStrong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to engage vendors, sponsors, and internal teams.\nCustomer Service Orientation: Proactive problem-solving and a customer-first mindset to ensure satisfaction.\nOrganizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.\n Technical Proficiency: Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office, and website content management.\nEvent Coordination: Hands-on experience managing event logistics, vendor onboarding, and sponsor activations.\nCollaboration: Team player with strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and build relationships.\nAdaptability: Flexible and resourceful, with the ability to handle challenges and improve processes.\nEducation & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred; 1-3 years of relevant experience\n We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.\nWe work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com\nOur benefits include:\nGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks\nBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too\nCareer opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves\n Comprehensive time off package: 10 vacation days, 8 paid emergency days, 1 paid day to celebrate your birthday and up to 4 paid volunteering days\nWork from almost anywhere for up to 4 weeks per calendar year\nCompetitive benefits, including Share Match program\nStrong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more\nRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs\nAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world\nThe salary range for this role is $,60,000 to $70,000 based on experience.\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nInforma does not provide sponsorship support for visa extensions, permanent residency (PR), or citizenship.\nWe’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.\nIf you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. 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