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SLED - Energy Conservation Promotions Representative

Location:Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:Contract
Posted:15th Sep 2008
Closing Date:1st Jan 2008
Posted By:Summerhill Group
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SLED - Energy Conservation Promotions Representative

Job Posting – Field/Promotions Representative

The Summerhill Group is dedicated to developing, implementing and managing public engagement and market transformation programs that lead to measurable improvements in energy savings. Summerhill Group works with Clean Air Foundation in the delivery of programs designed to improve energy efficiency and encourage conservation.

Currently we are seeking numerous field representatives to join our National marketing teams at The Home Depot stores in Canada. Summerhill Group is looking for outgoing, energetic and dynamic individuals to deliver an energy conservation campaign, highlighting Seasonal LED light strings. Key responsibilities will include travel to store locations, set up of event facilities, and providing customer service and education support through our program.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitate a product recycling program
• Working as part of a team, engage store customers in discussions about the program
• Provide education regarding energy use and conservation – training to be provided
• Take part in mandatory online training program (two hours paid time to be completed prior to the event on your own schedule)
• Take part in 30 minute orientation conference call prior to training (paid time)
• Work two in store shifts Saturday and Sunday November 1 and 2. Both shifts will run from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm daily
• Complete administration and daily/weekly reports as required
• Greet customers and provide program specific education
• Assist with management of large crowds of program participants

Qualifications/Job Requirements:
• Outgoing personality – must be able to proactively approach consumers and engage them in conversation
• Positive personality – must leave the public with a clear directive on how they can make a difference in a positive way
• Be interested in, and genuinely concerned about energy conservation issues and/or other environmental issues
• Currently enrolled in, or completed post-secondary education
• Detail-oriented, punctual, conscientious
• Ability to juggle multiple duties
• Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute
• A friendly and professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to multitask
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to recognize significant or sensitive issues and when to escalate to the Project Team Lead or Manager
• Ability to set up, assemble and move displays and other program materials (some lifting will be required)
• Ability to check, tally and accurately account for coupons and prepare for managerial approval
• Able to work weekends and irregular hours
• Able to use standard MS office applications
• Able to take part in a self directed online training program

Type of Employment: Part-time, Short-term, Contract November 2008

Wage: $13 per hour

Location: Parry Sound.

Job Contact Information: please apply via email as indicated on this posting (please send your resume and indicate your store preference).

We make every effort to place candidates at their preferred locations but alternate store locations may be offered based on availability.

Rosalie Sawrie
Summerhill Group
1216 Yonge Street, Suite 201
Toronto, ON
M4T 1W1

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.
 
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