PART TIME - up to 20 hours per week, hourly pay
Roles and Responsibilities:
Organization and hosting of in-store retail demos (3 per week, mainly weekday nights and weekends, 2 -3 hours per demo)
- Coordinate with store managers and demo coordinators on schedules, product levels and demo guidelines
- Create a unique customer experience to increase brand awareness and build customer loyalty
- Capture demo results by timely reporting all pertinent info into tracking systems
Research, coordinate and host marketing events relevant to the brand and to the region, partnering with like-minded companies
Seed and develop relationships with market influencers, ultimately leading to increased brand visibility
Strategic coordination and execution of sampling initiatives, reaching consumers where they live, work, play and shop
Development of strategic programming, resulting in increases brand trial and visibility
Collaboration with sales team to determine market level goals, utilizing strategic marketing initiatives to achieve
Maintain relationships with existing sales accounts through POS placement, order taking and store merchandising
Communication of success stories, key learning’s and other activities to Field Marketing Manager
Do unexpected acts of kindness for others
Skills:
- Strong Customer Service Background
- Understanding of both marketing and sales fundamentals
- Deep rooted understanding of Toronto and the surrounding area
- Existing network of relevant contacts specifically within culinary, culture and health and wellness communities
- Creative and strategic thinker
- Strong team player but also possessing the ability to work independently
- Problem solver
- Self-starter
- Results-oriented
- Strong organizational skill set
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Ability to engage a crowd and naturally outgoing personality
- PowerPoint and Excel proficient
Qualifications:
- Education: bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience
- Related work experience: 2 years relevant experience in events, promotions, media, consumer products marketing
- Food Safety Certification preferred
- Reliable Transportation and Valid Driver’s License
