Exhibit sales and outdoor retail assistant
Canadian National Exhibition Association’s Event Services and Operations Department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Exhibit sales and outdoor retail assistant. Canadian National Exhibition Association’s Event Services and Operations Department manages logistics and services for the CNE, largest annual fair. It specialize in vendor coordination, site logistics, and visitor services, ensuring a smooth experience for millions of attendees. Its expertise and efficiency contribute to the CNE’s reputation as a leading entertainment and exhibition destination in Toronto. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian National Exhibition Association
Department: Event Services and Operations
Division: Exhibit and Midway Sales
Position: Exhibit sales and outdoor retail assistant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $20.00 – $25.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Shift: On-Site, Evenings, weekend and statutory holidays
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of currently pursuing post-secondary education with a focus in event management
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be willing to work in areas that may contain bright lights, loud noises, and crowds of people
- The candidates should be adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- The candidates should demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail and self-starters and ambitious in nature
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The candidates should be capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess strong project management and time management skills and exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
- The candidates should have strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
- The candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and maintain a pleasant demeanor and exhibit strong customer service skills
- The candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and present themselves in a polished manner
- The candidates should possess sales skills and maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- The candidates should be adept at further developing their verbal and written communication skills
- The candidates should excel in multi-tasking, exhibit strong time management skills and demonstrate strong relationship management skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist with general office support, including clerical and administrative functions within the Exhibit Sales department
- The candidates should be able to maintain customer service excellence with vendors, sponsors, suppliers, and trades
- The candidates should be able to assist the Exhibit Sales team with indoor and outdoor show operations, including vendor correspondence, event signage production, and logistics planning
- The candidates should be able to assist with updating vendor and event databases leading into and throughout the fair and assist with floor plan auditing and maintenance related to vendors
- The candidates should be able to assist with event planning and work orders and coordinate photography lists for all related vendor booths
- The candidates should be able to liaise with event support staff, including set-up crews, suppliers, and trades
- The candidates should be able to assist with move-in and move-out of outdoor retail vendors, including site plan audits and outdoor tent placements
- The candidates should be able to liaise daily with outdoor retailers throughout the 18-day fair and complete daily evaluation reports on each outdoor retailer
- The candidates should be able to ensure compliance with CNE rules and regulations regarding outdoor retailers
- The candidates should be able to assist the Account Manager, Outdoor Exhibits in investigating and resolving any complaints relative to outdoor concessionaires and retailers
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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