The company is hiring a full-time, entry-level Promotional Event Assistant to join its promotions team. In this role, the assistant will develop, set up and execute promotional events that build brand awareness and generate leads for assigned clients, interacting directly with consumers through demonstrations, product explanations and basic sales. The position also supports the event promotions team with administrative, advertising, marketing and sales tasks, and requires travel to on-site promotional events and areas.

Responsibilities

Develop, setup, and execute promotional events to create brand awareness and generate leads for the assigned client
Set up promotional displays required at each event to create excitement about featured client brands as well as their products and/or services
Promote consumer excitement and brand connections through consumer interaction and product/service demonstrations and explanations
Build product & brand knowledge of each featured brand/product/service being promoted at each event
Educate new employees on product/service benefits, costs, promotion details, etc.
Basic sales
Maintain relationships with employees, marketing/advertising clients, and partners

Requirements

Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and planning skills
Self-motivated and results-driven
Ability to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions
Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to a schedule
Enthusiastic about providing the best possible customer service for clients and consumers
Positive attitude & eagerness to learn
Must have access to a vehicle. Travel to on-site promotional events & areas will be a role requirement.

Nice to have

College degree in sales, marketing, advertising, or a similar field preferred
1-2 years of experience in a sales promotion, marketing, advertising, or any related setting is an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience.