Job description

The Company:

It’s an exciting time to be at Activation Services Inc. We’re a people first, fast-growing, outsourced sales agency dedicated to providing some of North America’s top brands complete retail solutions. We’ve got an amazing people-centric company culture, built around our core values. We value the strength our team brings and know that as individuals we are strong, but together we are stronger!

About the role:

ASI is excited to partner with a Global Leader in Apparel and Shoes and are looking to recruit a Project Lead. The Project Lead is an exciting opportunity for someone who can drive and align internal and external partners to accomplish project execution within a timely manner. You will work within a team to ensure the success of the project. You will help not only in the launch but also in the ongoing management of this new business operation. You will help individual stores to operate with excellence, support the ASI brand, add value to our client, and meet their business goals. Through leading by example and creating an environment where team members feel valued, can grow, and function well as a team.

Location: Greater Toronto Area

What you’ll do:

· Build and develop appropriate relationships within assigned client portfolio

· Responsible for all communications relating to current programs, including briefings, program kick-offs, status updates, program reporting, de-brief meetings, and/or corporate communications

· Responsible for ensuring that program execution meet established goals and objectives

· Working closely with the ASI Directors and team to ensure flawless executions of assigned client portfolio

· Responsible for all program logistics and project management as all executional details will reside within this role and will require the ability to manage both short, and long-term projects

· Coordinate the efforts of various internal and external functional areas (Field, Community, supplier agencies) to enable program execution

· Utilize ASI methodologies, process, tools, and best practices to achieve project commitments for cost, quality, schedule, and scope

· Manage and control established budgets and project timing within outlined commitments

· Produce timely and accurate program and client reports

· Work collaboratively with internal teams to establish and meet internal OSL standards

What you’ve done:

· Diploma or degree in Business Management or related

· Ability to work within a team environment

· Strong project management, staff management and collaboration skills, developed in a retail organization

· CAPM or working towards PMP is an asset

· 1-2 years’ experience in Retail

· Demonstrated consistent and progressive experience in the client service or area management role, preferably with a focus on experiential and event-based marketing

· Project Management skills to develop and manage a detailed project plan, including action plans, resource allocations, timing, issue resolution in support of project commitments and to deliver results on time and on budget

· Time Management and Organizational skills to manage multiple clients, projects, and tasks simultaneously

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

What’s in it for you:

· Competitive base salary plus bonuses and other perks

· Vacation plus additional flex days

· Comprehensive benefits

· Training and development opportunities to grow your career

· A supportive workplace culture and work environment

· Employee development programs

If this sounds like you and you’re excited to be a member of our team, please apply now.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASI is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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