Market Trainer (Freelance)- Field Sales (Ottawa,ON)

The Inkey List; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The INKEY List is seeking an experienced Freelance Market Trainer to cover Ottawa Sephora stores. You will act as the face of The INKEY List in-store, educate beauty advisors, and build strong retailer partnerships while driving sales and creating memorable brand experiences.

Ideal candidates have field sales or retail beauty experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel across stores. This is a freelance, hourly role with flexible schedule Wednesday through Sunday.

Qualifications

• Prior field sales, brand ambassador, or retail beauty experience preferred.
• Experience working in Sephora strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage schedules across multiple store locations.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel within assigned territory.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset.
• Availability Wednesday through Sunday preferred.
• Freelance/contract position (hourly rate).
• Coverage needed on an as-required basis (including short-term leaves or gaps in market).

Responsibilities

• Drive sell-through by engaging and educating in-store staff across key retailers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store teams to maximize brand visibility.
• Deliver impactful trainings on The INKEY List products, storytelling, and client experience.
• Support execution of in-store activations and promotional events.
• Monitor sales performance, provide feedback, and identify opportunities in assigned market.
• Submit regular activity reports to the Field Sales Manager, Executive, or Coordinator.

Skills

Field sales experience

Brand ambassador

Retail beauty experience

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Time management

Travel readiness

Freelance mindset

Job description

At The INKEY List, we're driven by curiosity, education, and supporting people to achieve their skin goals. Our mission is simple: We Give A Care about your skin.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced, driven, skin enthusiasts to provide coverage at Sephora in our Ottawa market. As a Freelance Market Trainer, you'll act as the face of The INKEY List in-store, building strong retailer partnerships, inspiring beauty advisors through education, and creating memorable brand experiences for customers. Your work will ensure our products are represented with energy and expertise, while driving sales and excitement in key markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sell-through by engaging and educating in-store staff across key retailers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store teams to maximize brand visibility.
• Deliver impactful trainings on The INKEY List products, storytelling, and client experience.
• Support execution of in-store activations and promotional events.
• Monitor sales performance, provide feedback, and identify opportunities in assigned market.
• Submit regular activity reports to the Field Sales Manager, Executive, or Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Prior tield sales, brand ambassador, or retail beauty experience preferred.
• Experience working in Sephora strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage schedules across multiple store locations.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel within assigned territory.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset.
• Availability Wednesday through Sunday preferred.
• Freelance/contract position (hourly rate).
• Coverage needed on an as-required basis (including short-term leaves or gaps in market).