Engagement and Event Implementation Specialist

Job Responsibility:

Engagement and Event Implementation Specialist (Kits for a Cause)

Bargains Group - TORONTO, ON

About Bargains Group:

The Bargains Group is an award winning Canadian owned and operated company founded in 1988. We are a wholesaler serving Retailers, Non-Profits, Charities and Social Service Agencies including Salvation Army, Canadian Mental Health Association, Red Cross, United Way Member Agencies, and thousands more.

Over the past 30+ years, we have created a fast paced, purpose driven culture focusing on making a positive impact!

About Kits for a Cause:

Kits for a Cause is a division of Bargains Group and is a Canadian-founded social enterprise that creates meaningful engagement for groups looking to give back while providing charities with essential supplies that they need across North America.

Kits for a Cause connects individuals and companies to local charities and provides them with a tailored team building activity and/or corporate giving program. They make it fun, easy and accessible and ensure that the experience is turnkey, down to providing the handpicked essential items for each charity partner.

We are a for profit for purpose company and are on a mission to make meaningful and impactful volunteer and donor engagement programs, one Kit at a time!

About the position:

This role is an in-person position. You will be working at our flagship Toronto offices from Monday to Friday. We need an incredibly organized, self- motivated, multitasking, passion-driven individual, with a professional demeanour and excellent communication skills. Someone who has great problem-solving skills, pays high attention to detail and loves making an impact will be a great fit.

Responsibilities:

? Oversee, strengthen and build Non-Profit / Charity account relationships and act as a point of contact for organizations across Canada.

? Assess the unique needs of each organization and program to offer appropriate product solutions.

? Create program awareness for clients/donors for the company's 3 donation programs.

? Maintain relationships with existing and dormant clients through robust and timely communication processes.

? Have a flair for engagement and conversation to expand our ever growing customer base in the Non-Profit sector.

? Ensure all departments, locations and affiliated branches are kept up to date on the services offered by us

? Liaise with the purchasing team for current needs of the clients.

? Ensure all client contact and communication is updated in the company's CRM system.

? Meet and exceed individual and team sales goals and standards.

? Any additional tasks required.

Qualifications:

? Degree/Diploma in Business/Communications/Social Sciences (required)

? 2-3 years of account management, relationship management and business development experience (required)

? Event planning/management experience (required)

? Charitable fundraising experience is not necessary but would be a bonus

? Experience using an online data management system (required), working knowledge of KEAP, BUSINESS VISION, and/or INFUSIONSOFT is a bonus

? Strong verbal and written communication skills

? Knowledge of the NFP sector is a must

Skills and Attributes:

? Detail oriented, highly organized

? Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times

? Ability to manage a pipeline of 20+ opportunities at any given time.

? Easy to adapt and be flexible to the needs of clients and the not-for-profit sector, while establishing an opportunity.

? Proven success in re-establishing dormant accounts.

? Purpose driven individual who understands the power of our program and the opportunity at hand; the more successful you are in the role, the more positive impact you'll create.

? Ability to work with small to large organizations, Non-Profits, Charities and Donors.

? A team-player who loves helping people and making a difference.

? Must be inclusive and sympathetic to those in need

Bargains Group / Kits for a Cause Team's Core Values are:

? We consciously care ( we give a sh*t ).

? We are community builders.

? We make a positive impact.

If these core values speak to you, we want to hear from you!

890 Caledonia Road View phone number on ca.edajobs.com

North York, ON

M6B 3Y1

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M6B 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M6B 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Event Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person