This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
Are you self-motivated, outgoing and friendly? Advantage Sales and Marketing wants people like you to be an Event Specialist in one of our clients Yorkton Walmart location.
Event Specialists are on-going, part-time positions, working a maximum of 28 hours a week. Schedules are within the time frame of Thursday, Friday 11:30 am- 6:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am- 4:30 pm, with an unpaid 30 minute break. Shifts are not guaranteed, you may work some weeks and not others.
Event Specialist Responsibilities include:
-Conducting consumer facing activities, demonstrations, and samples.
-Representing our client professionally.
-Sharing information about the products and encouraging sales.
-Making a significant impact on sales and improving the customers' buying experience.
-Assisting customers based on their individual usage needs and interests.
-Setting up and breaking down events within 15 minute periods.
-Completing call reports, paperwork, and on-going personal training in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines.
Strong candidates should possess:
-High School Diploma or equivalent.
-Significant experience in event marketing, demonstrations, sales, or retail/grocery is highly desirable.
-Must be confident, and articulate to speak effectively and informatively with consumers.
-Ability to stand comfortably for up to 8 hours a day (excluding breaks), push a cart weighing 52-74 lbs within a distance of 150-300 feet, carry appliances/ equipment weighing up to 40 lbs within a distance of 5-10 feet and up to 10 feet overhead, and climb a stool or step ladder to reach up to 10 feet
-Reliable transportation
-Daily access to a computer with Internet access and telephone
-Able to pass an online Food Safety certification (all training hours will be paid)
-Bondable
-18 years of age or older
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Set up displays of merchandise in windows or display cases
- Work with minimal supervision
- Customer service oriented
- Provide advice about merchandise
Type Of Experience
- Salesperson/clerk
Work Setting
- Grocery store
- Discount house
Security and Safety
- Bondable