Team Lead - Zukes x Purina Sampling

Brand Momentum•Vancouver, BC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced, energetic, and dependable Team Lead to oversee our Zuke's x Purina Guerrilla Sampling Activation across Vancouver. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Brand Ambassadors while representing two trusted pet brands through engaging community activations. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys interacting with the public and their dogs, and is comfortable managing logistics, warehouse operations, and driving a U-Haul–style cargo van between activation sites.

Requirements

Previous Team Lead, Brand Ambassador, experiential marketing, promotions, events, retail, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Outgoing, energetic, and confident engaging with the public.
Comfortable interacting with dogs and engaging with pet owners in outdoor community settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Friendly, reliable, professional, and able to lead a team with a positive attitude.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy activation environments.
Able to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Comfortable assisting with event setup, teardown, inventory management, and maintaining an organized activation space.
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must be comfortable driving a U-Haul–style cargo van to transport products and activation materials between the warehouse and event locations.
Must be available for the mandatory virtual training and all activation dates.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the Brand Ambassador team throughout each activation.
Transport products, equipment, and activation materials to and from the warehouse using a U-Haul–style cargo van.
Manage product inventory, event supplies, and on-site logistics.
Coordinate event setup, teardown, and ensure the activation space remains organized and fully stocked throughout the day.
Engage with consumers by distributing Zuke's product samples and educating pet owners about the Zuke's and Purina brands.
Assist with guerrilla sampling initiatives and create memorable, positive brand experiences.
Communicate with agency contacts and provide updates throughout each activation.
Troubleshoot on-site issues and ensure activations run smoothly and efficiently.
Complete post-event reporting, inventory reconciliation, and other required documentation.
Represent Zuke's, Purina, and the agency with professionalism, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service throughout every shift.