Smak builds relationships between brands and consumers by creating unique and memorable experiences. We are hiring experienced promotional staff to fill Project Manager roles this fall.
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Project Managers for a variety of retail and home show activations in September and October 2015. Applicants should be confident, friendly, team players who love events and enjoy interacting with people. The majority of the brand activations will take place over the weekends with occasional weekday shifts. Preference will be given to staff that can work every weekend both Saturday and Sunday in October, however it is not a requirement.
Contact Term: September 15 – October 30, 2015
Training: Three-day workshop: September 19 – 21, 2015; 7.5 hours per day
Work Days: Every Saturday & Sunday with some Thursday & Friday shifts for trade shows
A bit about you:
You love people
You’re a natural leader
You’re outgoing and love to talk to anyone and everyone
You care about the environment and conservation
You’re organized
You help set up events
You can travel (within BC)
You love stats and facts
You are self-motivated
You like working in a team
Responsibilities:
To generate interest and share knowledge about products and programs in retail environments and at trade shows
Set up and take down retail and trade show activations
Maintain a high level of consumer engagement during each shift, as measured by key performance indicators selected
Actively participate in ongoing training initiatives
Complete the required documentation and shifts reports
PROJECT MANAGERS : Work leadership and coaching of teammates
Qualifications:
Customer service experience
Articulate communicator & ability to deliver key, brand messages
A flexible schedule to allow for extended travel (three or four days including weekends)
Available to work weekends and occasionally weekdays
Ability to work with a team
Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
Able to drive marketing initiatives on the street
Great at networking, mingling, and being an outgoing member of your campus or local community
Can lift up to 50lbs
A valid unrestricted drivers licence
Legally permitted to work in Canada
Post Secondary education an asset but not required
In-field brand promotion experience is required
Salary:
PROJECT MANAGER: $24 per hour
BRAND AMBASSADOR : $22 per hour
If interested, please email your resume and a brief covering letter to:
karen@smak.ca