Sales and Marketing Team Lead - St. Catharines

Team Lead Wanted - with a Sales Edge! We are currently on the hunt for an energized, smart, well-organized, and motivated operations professional to join our Ops Team as a Sales Team Lead (on-site position). This role plays a key part in managing our flyer distribution operations in downtown St. Catharines and nearby suburbs – but we’re not just looking for someone to manage logistics. We want someone who can drive results. If you're ambitious, passionate about field marketing, and ready to bring a strategic sales mindset to operations, this is your moment. Location: On-site in St. Catharines Full-time: 40 hours per week Expected start: Sept 8 Contract Type: Fixed 4-week contract with potential for renewal or full-time hire Salary: $1,000 CAD weekly + performance commissions up to $250/week (paid weekly) What You’ll Be Doing As a Sales Team Lead, you’ll be the link between our brand, the field team, and results. You’ll manage logistics and help train Brand Ambassadors to think like sellers - ensuring that flyers aren’t just handed out, but converted into customers. 🔹 Onsite Management (75-80% of your time) Lead, support, and motivate a team of Brand Ambassadors in the field. Monitor performance and coach the team with a sales-driven approach. Provide live, real-time support and take on-the-spot decisions to ensure operational excellence. Ability to strategically canvass around the city to ensure coverage at high-footfall locations. 🔹 Flyer-to-Customer Conversion Strategy Use data and field insights to maximize flyer conversion rates. Identify and test optimal distribution zones for customer impact. Collaborate with the Ops Team to strategically align flyer distribution with customer acquisition goals. 🔹 Training & Sales Enablement Train and inspire Brand Ambassadors to think like salespeople, not just distributors. Deliver quick, high-impact coaching sessions on how to engage passersby and spark interest. Reinforce key messages, behaviors, and mindset shifts to boost conversions. 🔹 Planning & Analytics Draft weekly rosters for BAs based on performance data and location potential. Analyze flyer distribution data using Google Sheets and recommend improvements. Map and evaluate city zones for distribution efficiency and customer potential. 🔹 Operations Excellence Maintain and manage flyer inventory, uniforms, and tools via the Oppizi platform. Work across locations - from our storage facility to the streets - with some remote (WFH) planning and reporting tasks. Must-Have Requirements Sales-oriented mindset and experience influencing or training teams toward conversion-focused goals. 2+ years in an Operations, Sales/Marketing or on-site field role. Strong command of Excel or Google Sheets (charts, pivot tables, formulas). Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Experience training or coaching a team is a big plus. Deep familiarity with St. Catharines (2+ years living in one of the cities) and a valid driver’s license with access to a car. A laptop for planning and reporting; a smartphone with strong battery life for real-time app use. Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced field environment. Why Join Us? At Oppizi, we’re redefining what offline marketing can do. In a world glued to screens, we help brands like UberEats cut through the noise - by turning simple flyer drops into powerful, high-converting campaigns. It’s not just distribution. It’s performance-driven street marketing. We don’t just want someone who can manage a field team - we want someone who can lead it toward measurable success. If you’re a natural problem solver with a hint of hustle and a spark for strategy, let’s talk! 📥 To Apply Send your CV to carin@oppizi.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you! Application Questions: Do you have a laptop and cellphone with strong battery life and mobile data? This is a full-time, 4-week contract. Are you fully available during this time? Do you have a personal vehicle available for field assignments? Have you lived in St. Catharines for the past 2+ years? Requirements Must-have Requirements At least 2 years of experience in an operations job role, with on-site management experience being a requirement. In-depth knowledge of the city, have lived here for at least 2+ years A car is required Strong experience in Excel or Google Spreadsheets. Good communication skills and team management. A functional phone with good battery stamina for app usage. A laptop for use in training, weekly meetings, and planning sessions You are adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment You are an active relationship builder who can collaborate with internal and external teams to consistently improve processes and communication workflows Benefits Full-time, Contract Temporary Position Pay: $1,000.00 CAD per week + commissions up to $250 per week (paid weekly) Benefits: Flexible schedule