Promotional Event Assistant

We are looking to hire a full-time, entry-level Promotional Event Assistant to join our promotions team!

As a leader in experiential marketing & client acquisitions, we specialize in creating and implementing customized promotional event strategies for a large portfolio of clients. By using a personalized approach to brand recognition, we are able to connect brands directly with consumers through sales, direct advertising, promotions, lead generation, and special events within local markets and businesses!

In this entry-level role, the Promotional Event Assistant will use their upbeat personality and extraordinary ability to capture an audience to create excitement with target demographics during promotional events and throughout the duration of promotional campaigns in a variety of settings. The entry-level Promotional Event Assistant will also assist the event promotions team with executing any administrative, advertising, marketing, and sales tasks required.

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 retail partners

Requirements:
• 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
• 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

If you can’t wait to become an enthusiastic sales promotions professional and are ready to create and promote product, service & brand hysteria on a daily basis, our client would love to hear from you!