Samsung and OSL have partnered to operate the National Field Sales and Training Team for Samsung in Canada. Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. We want people to join our team who are excited about Samsung products and services and want to share their knowledge and journey with others. This is a place where you can become a world-leading expert in your field and take your career to new heights! It’s an exciting time to be at OSL Retail Services, working for a people focused company that’s at the top of its game. The momentum we’ve generated in recent years with our commitments to client customers, innovation, business results, and an entrepreneurial spirit has created energy, enthusiasm, and engagement among our employees that is pushing us to new heights

The Position: 14-month contract

The Events Administrator will be responsible for planning, organizing and executing a variety of events for the mobile division of Samsung Electronics.  With directions from the Manager of Retail and Learning Strategies, the Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of online and in-person events.  The candidate must be a motivated self-starter, extremely detail-oriented and comfortable working on a variety of events.

Contract: 14 months

What you’re responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of field events, roadshows, field marketing and training initiatives, campaigns, and national/regional meetings
• Utilizing project management tools to track project deliverables and timelines
• Identifying/managing assets, labor and logistics required for execution
• Managing budgets, forecasting and reporting to senior management on forecast versus actual spend
• Researching and procuring branded promotional materials used in the field
• Working closely with Regional Sales Managers and Training Team to ensure proper facilitation and support is provided at all events
• Establishing/maintaining good relationships with venues and vendors
• Ensuring the Samsung brand remains top of mind, up-to-date and exciting to Retail Sales Associates and Field Teams at all supported events
• Preparing post-event reports, reviewing impact and ROI

To be successful:

• Possess excellent organizational and project management skills
• Take initiative and ownership for all event-related aspects
• Ensure successful execution, collaboration, budget adherence and reporting
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where products and programs are evolving as the business matures
• Creative ability to think out-of-the-box and brings new ideas to life
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, internally and externally, with multiple stakeholders
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

To join our team:

• 3+ years in event/project administration/coordination in retail, retail operations, merchandising, sales, marketing, account management or related field
• Must possess the ability to proactively build strong relationships within a diverse organization
• Must possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple on-going priorities
• Superior organizational and planning skills are required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English (French is an asset)
• Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in business or marketing is an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary $65K +bonus +3 weeks’ vacation
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• A supportive workplace culture and work environment  

If this sounds like you and you are excited to be a member of our team, please apply now. 

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.  This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  

OSL is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.