Engagement and Event Implementation Specialist

**Engagement and Event Implementation Specialist (Kits for a Cause)**

Bargains Group - TORONTO, ON

**Job description**

**About Bargains Group**:
The Bargains Group is an award winning Canadian owned and operated company founded in 1988. We are a wholesaler serving Retailers, Non-Profits, Charities and Social Service Agencies including Salvation Army, Canadian Mental Health Association, Red Cross, United Way Member Agencies, and thousands more.

Over the past 30+ years, we have created a fast paced, purpose driven culture focusing on making a positive impact

**About Kits for a Cause**:
Kits for a Cause is a division of Bargains Group and is a Canadian-founded social enterprise that creates meaningful engagement for groups looking to give back while providing charities with essential supplies that they need across North America.

Kits for a Cause connects individuals and companies to local charities and provides them with a tailored team building activity and/or corporate giving program. They make it fun, easy and accessible and ensure that the experience is turnkey, down to providing the handpicked essential items for each charity partner.

We are a for profit for purpose company and are on a mission to make meaningful and impactful volunteer and donor engagement programs, one _Kit_ at a time

**About the position**:
This role is an in-person position. You will be working at our flagship Toronto offices from Monday to Friday. We need an incredibly organized, self
- motivated, multitasking, passion-driven individual, with a professional demeanour and excellent communication skills. Someone who has great problem-solving skills, pays high attention to detail and loves making an impact will be a great fit.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee, strengthen and build Non-Profit / Charity account relationships and act as a point of contact for organizations across Canada.
- Assess the unique needs of each organization and program to offer appropriate product solutions.
- Create program awareness for clients/donors for the company's 3 donation programs.
- Maintain relationships with existing and dormant clients through robust and timely communication processes.
- Have a flair for engagement and conversation to expand our ever growing customer base in the Non-Profit sector.
- Ensure all departments, locations and affiliated branches are kept up to date on the services offered by us
- Liaise with the purchasing team for current needs of the clients.
- Ensure all client contact and communication is updated in the company’s CRM system.
- Meet and exceed individual and team sales goals and standards.
- Any additional tasks required.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree/Diploma in Business/Communications/Social Sciences (required)
- 2-3 years of account management, relationship management and business development experience (required)
- Event planning/management experience (required)
- Charitable fundraising experience is not necessary but would be a bonus
- Experience using an online data management system (required), working knowledge of KEAP, BUSINESS VISION, and/or INFUSIONSOFT is a bonus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the NFP sector is a must

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Detail oriented, highly organized
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times
- Ability to manage a pipeline of 20+ opportunities at any given time.
- Easy to adapt and be flexible to the needs of clients and the not-for-profit sector, while establishing an opportunity.
- Proven success in re-establishing dormant accounts.
- Purpose driven individual who understands the power of our program and the opportunity at hand; the more successful you are in the role, the more positive impact you’ll create.
- Ability to work with small to large organizations, Non-Profits, Charities and Donors.
- A team-player who loves helping people and making a difference.
- Must be inclusive and sympathetic to those in need

**Bargains Group / Kits for a Cause Team’s Core Values are**:

- We consciously care ( _we give a sh*t_).
- We are community builders.
- We make a positive impact.
- If these core values speak to you, we want to hear from you_
- 890 Caledonia Road 1-877-868-5655_

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M6B 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M6B 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)