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Field Representative Positions Ideal for Students
Most students have stumbled through a labyrinth of dead-end jobs where the only prerequisite is an uncanny appetite to complete mundane tasks. Something like flipping burgers in the always permeable fast food industry, or selling ridiculously expensive knives to strangers for Vector Marketing. But a number of marketing companies in Toronto have set standards that proximity to scalding industrial grease or cold-calling simply can’t match.
Free for All Marketing, Speed Promotions, Inventa and BOOM! Marketing specialize in event marketing strategies at high-traffic locations for reputable international brands. Their employees are hired as part-time field representatives, promoting brands through product trials, publicity stunts, and in-store promotions, as well as guerrilla and word of mouth advertising.
Employees receive high wages, flexible hours, paid training and reimbursement for travel time just to serve hot soup at a home show or mass distribute tampons on university campuses, for example. Promotions run on weekends and most Fridays, meaning this job is strictly part time. But since most shifts are long and earn nearly twice minimum wage, working three days as a field rep pays more than five days slaving away at a fast food assembly line.
If you’re not convinced yet, here’s a complete list of what these event marketing companies offer young employees:
Fair Application Process
Most of these companies do not require any necessary previous experience to be qualified for work as a field rep. Unless you have worked for a similar company before, chances are you aren’t a seasoned product-sampler. All it takes is a professional attitude, friendly demeanour and teamwork skills. If you can relay key messages about a product, engage customers with the brand and offer them a memorable experience with the product, you’re qualified.
Generous Wages
The hourly wage paid by these companies is usually $15-18, but can be as high as $20-24 depending on the promotion. This is even more attractive considering none of it is sacrificed to the Canadian Pension Plan, Employment Insurance or income tax.
Travel Reimbursement
Fuel costs and travel time, regular wage-per-hour in effect, are reimbursed to employees who choose to drive themselves to events. Rental car arrangements are made for brand reps without their own vehicle, but most managers are also more than willing to establish a convenient carpool system. Travel time and rental costs are covered by the company.
Flexible Hours
Managers send employees e-mails notifying them of upcoming events and dates that require staffing about week prior to the event. Brand reps are free to sign up for events of their interest and can reject them just as easily. There’s no pressure to commit, and no pressure once you do- wanting your shift covered is a blessing for employees eager to gain a few extra hours. No guilt, hassle or struggle to concoct mystery illnesses.
To apply for a field representative position, simply visit these companies online and follow the appropriate links to submit your resume and photo.
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