Activation Assistant jobs

Do you enjoy working directly with people and creating positive customer experiences?Are you looking for a role where strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are rewarded?

A growing organization in Markham is seeking a Customer Engagement and Sales Assistant to join its in-person promotions team. This role focuses on direct customer interaction within retail environments and live promotional events, helping drive brand awareness and sales growth through face-to-face engagement.

About the Role

The Customer Engagement and Sales Assistant plays a key role in delivering engaging in-store and event-based experiences. Working at promotional stands, retail activations, and community events, this position involves speaking directly with customers, introducing products and services, and guiding them through available offers.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual with backgrounds in hospitality, retail, customer service, or sales who enjoy working in fast-paced, interactive environments.

What You’ll Do

• Engage customers directly in retail stores and promotional event locations, creating welcoming and informative interactions

• Introduce products and services clearly and confidently, explaining key benefits and features

• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable solutions through consultative conversations

• Support promotional campaign setup, including display organization and branding standards

• Maintain a professional and approachable presence while representing campaigns

• Work toward daily and weekly sales objectives within a performance-driven team environment

• Track customer interactions and sales activity accurately

• Participate in ongoing training to strengthen communication, product knowledge, and sales techniques

• Collaborate with team members and leadership to improve campaign performance and customer experience

What’s Required

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Positive, energetic attitude with a customer-first mindset

• Previous experience in sales, hospitality, retail, or customer service is an asset

• Comfortable working in-person at retail locations and event sites

• Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented

• Ability to work full-time hours

What’s Offered

• Competitive weekly paid compensation with uncapped earning potential

• Weekly incentives and advancement opportunities based on results

• Hands-on training and ongoing mentorship

• Clear progression pathway into leadership and campaign management roles

• Supportive, team-focused environment with recognition programs

This position offers a dynamic opportunity for individuals who enjoy engaging with the public, developing sales skills, and growing within a results-driven environment.

Applicants selected for the next stage will be contacted within 1–3 business days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $700.00-$1,200.00 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is the best phone number and email to reach out to you?

Work Location: In person