Project Lead - Mississauga, Canada - Activation Services Inc.

Activation Services Inc.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Company:

It's an exciting time to be at
Activation Services Inc.

We're a people first, fast-growing, outsourced sales agency dedicated to providing some of North America's top brands complete retail solutions.

We've got an amazing people-centric company culture, built around our core values. We value the strength our team brings and know that as individuals we are strong, but together we are stronger

About the role:

ASI is excited to partner with a
Global Leader in Apparel and Shoes and are looking to recruit a
Project Lead.

The Project Lead is an exciting opportunity for someone who can drive and align internal and external partners to accomplish project execution within a timely manner.

You will work within a team to ensure the success of the project. You will help not only in the launch but also in the ongoing management of this new business operation.

You will help individual stores to operate with excellence, support the ASI brand, add value to our client, and meet their business goals.

Through leading by example and creating an environment where team members feel valued, can grow, and function well as a team.

Location:
Greater Toronto Area

What you'll do:

Build and develop appropriate relationships within assigned client portfolio
Responsible for all communications relating to current programs, including briefings, program kickoffs, status updates, program reporting, debrief meetings, and/or corporate communications
Responsible for ensuring that program execution meet established goals and objectives
Working closely with the ASI Directors and team to ensure flawless executions of assigned client portfolio
Responsible for all program logistics and project management as all executional details will reside within this role and will require the ability to manage both short, and longterm projects
Coordinate the efforts of various internal and external functional areas (Field, Community, supplier agencies) to enable program execution
Utilize ASI methodologies, process, tools, and best practices to achieve project commitments for cost, quality, schedule, and scope
Manage and control established budgets and project timing within outlined commitments
Produce timely and accurate program and client reports
Work collaboratively with internal teams to establish and meet internal OSL standards

What you've done:

Diploma or degree in Business Management or related
Ability to work within a team environment
Strong project management, staff management and collaboration skills, developed in a retail organization
CAPM or working towards PMP is an asset
12 years' experience in Retail
Demonstrated consistent and progressive experience in the client service or area management role, preferably with a focus on experiential and eventbased marketing
Project Management skills to develop and manage a detailed project plan, including action plans, resource allocations, timing, issue resolution in support of project commitments and to deliver results on time and on budget
Time Management and Organizational skills to manage multiple clients, projects, and tasks simultaneously
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

What's in it for you:

Competitive base salary plus bonuses and other perks
Vacation plus additional flex days
Comprehensive benefits
Training and development opportunities to grow your career
A supportive workplace culture and work environment
Employee development programs

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.

ASI 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. We are an EEOC Employer

Salary:
$65,000.00 per year

Schedule: