Events Assistant

Boomerang; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Commissions & bonuses

Training program

Career progression

Team culture

Mentoring

Job summary

Boomerang in Toronto is hiring an Events Assistant to represent brands at live events, pop-ups and in-store promotions across the GTA. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in event marketing, face-to-face sales and customer engagement.

You'll receive training and support, with weekly pay, commissions and growth opportunities into team leader or trainer roles as you build your skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and making customers feel valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills, engaging with strangers confidently.
• Clear, positive communication in face-to-face conversations.
• Coachability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and professional in appearance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands at live events, pop-up shops, retail activations, trade shows and promotional campaigns.
• Engage with the public, start conversations and build rapport quickly.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create positive customer experiences.
• Introduce and explain promotional offers, products and services.
• Guide interested customers through the sales process from first conversation to sign-up.
• Handle customer questions and objections confidently and professionally.
• Set up, maintain and pack down event spaces, stands and displays.
• Hit daily sales targets and campaign goals.
• Maintain a professional, friendly brand image at all times.
• Share customer feedback and insights with your team leader.

Skills

Excellent customer service

People skills

Communication skills

Student mindset

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Boomerang is growing its Toronto team and hiring an Events Assistant to represent brands at live events, pop-ups and in-store promotions across the GTA. If you love talking to people, delivering great customer service and have a hunger to learn, this is an entry-level role where you'll gain real, hands-on experience in event marketing, face-to-face sales, customer engagement and brand promotion.

Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, starting your first full-time job or looking for a career change into events or sales, we'll give you the training, coaching and support to succeed.

About Boomerang

Boomerang delivers high-impact promotional campaigns for our clients through live events and direct customer engagement. We connect brands with customers face to face, creating experiences that build brand awareness and drive sales. Our team is energetic, supportive and focused on developing people.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent client brands at live events, pop-up shops, retail activations, trade shows and promotional campaigns
• Engage with members of the public, start conversations and build rapport quickly
• Deliver excellent customer service and create positive customer experiences
• Introduce and explain promotional offers, products and services
• Guide interested customers through the sales process from first conversation to sign-up
• Handle customer questions and objections confidently and professionally
• Set up, maintain and pack down event spaces, stands and promotional displays
• Work with your team to hit daily sales targets and campaign goals
• Maintain a professional, friendly brand image at all times
• Share customer feedback and insights with your team leader

Skills & Qualities We're Looking For

• Excellent customer service skills: you enjoy helping people and making them feel valued
• Strong people and interpersonal skills: friendly, approachable and confident speaking with strangers
• Great communication skills: clear, positive and persuasive in face-to-face conversations
• Student mindset: curious, coachable, open to feedback and eager to learn new skills
• Positive attitude: upbeat, motivated and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Team player: enjoys collaborating and supporting colleagues
• Goal-driven: motivated by targets, rewards and personal growth
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional appearance
• Adaptable: comfortable working in different locations and busy event environments

Experience That's a Plus (But Not Required)

• Customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurant, call centre or front-of-house roles
• Brand ambassador, promotional staff, event staff or street team work
• Sales associate, sales representative or door-to-door / B2C sales
• Volunteering, student clubs, sports teams or any role involving working with the public

What Boomerang Offers

• $40,775 - $47,550 CAD per year with weekly pay, commissions and performance bonuses
• Full paid training in sales, customer service, communication and promotional marketing
• Ongoing coaching and one-to-one mentoring
• Clear career progression into team leader, trainer and management roles
• A fun, social and supportive team culture
• Hands-on experience with brand campaigns and experiential marketing
• Team events, incentives and recognition for top performers
• Transferable skills for a future career in sales, marketing, events or business

Apply Today

Ready to build your confidence, grow your skills and earn while you learn? Apply now to join Boomerang's Toronto events team. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.