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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, Illinois

About this job

The Job Window, an interactive candidate resource that specializes in connecting up and coming talent to entry level opportunities all across North America, is excited to announce that one of its premiere promotional & experimental marketing clients is looking for a Full Time Entry Level Direct Advertising Representative to join their on-site advertising & sales team!

As a leader in experimental marketing, our client specializes in creating and implementing customized on-site marketing strategies for a large portfolio of clients. By using a personalized approach to brand recognition, our client is able to connect brands directly with consumers through merchandising, sales, sampling, promotions and special events within major retail locations across the globe!

In this entry level role, the Full Time Direct Advertising Representative will use a personable approach to create advertising awareness of upcoming on-site retail events, advance consumer to brand connections and ultimately increase overall attendance and excitement at each event to surge revenue success.

Responsibilities:

  • Publicize on-site events and work with on-site advertising and marketing teams to raise awareness and drive high levels of attendance and participation by targeted audience
  • Use creative advertising and marketing techniques and strategies to develop interest in the products/services
  • Assist in daily growth and development of campaigns
  • Impact sales results utilizing on-site direct advertising techniques
  • Assist with new customer acquisition
  • Expertly manage the needs of customers
  • Interact with consumers on-site to fully explain product/service benefits of featured brands and create hype around products/services being featured
  • Maintain production at on-site events, setup work stations and make sure event area is presentable and visually appealing to best attract consumers
  • Perform on-site demonstrations of product/services being featured

The ideal candidate will successfully progress from this full time entry level opening into an advanced management training program designed to prepare team members for a management role in one of the many aspects of promotional & experimental marketing including but not limited to:

  • Brand marketing
  • Advertising management
  • Client relations
  • Sales management
  • Public relations
  • Merchandising

Requirements:

  • College degree in sales, marketing, advertising or similar field preferred (new graduates are welcome to apply)
  • 1-2 years of experience in a sales, advertising, marketing, event or retail related setting is an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience.
  • Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organization and planning skills
  • Self-motivated and results driven
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to a schedule
  • Enthusiastic about providing best possible customer service for clients and consumers
  • Positive attitude & eagerness to learn
  • Must have access to a vehicle. Travel to on-site events will be a role requirement. All travel is reimbursed.