frequently asked questions

why is this a job for me?

Are you outgoing and friendly?
Do you like talking to people?
Do you have an interest in sales and marketing?
Do you understand the importance of grooming and the impression you make on people?
Are you responsible and reliable?

what is the work all about?

We will train you on our client’s products so that you can communicate the benefits of their products to customers.
You will be trained in basic sales techniques.
We will provide you with the promotional items and branded clothing.
We will send you to a venue / store where you will promote the product to customers.
You could work alone, with another promoter, or with a team depending on the promotional campaign.
Once you have registered with AdsUp you will be contacted for an interview.
You will then be assigned to a Campaign Manager who will be your contact at AdsUp, they will contact you when there are work opportunities.

the nitty gritty details

Venues
Depending on the campaign you are selected to work on you could work at the following venues:
Supermarkets, Shopping malls, Traffic Intersections, Taxi Ranks, Universities and schools, Beaches, Sports events, Exhibitions
Shifts
Most of our promotional activity happens on weekends and you will work on a Saturday and Sunday or alternatively a Friday and Saturday.
This will depend on the campaign you are selected for, it could be every weekend or only at month end.
Transport
Having your own transport is a benefit as we will be able to use you for campaigns that require you to transport promotional elements.
If you do not have transport we try and place you at a venue as close as possible to the area that you live.
You will need to use public transport to get to and from work.
Uniform
You will need to have smart black pants / a Black skirt / a white shirt / black shoes. This is a basic requirement.
You will be provided with any additional branded clothing that the client wishes you to wear.
Promotional Items
You will be provided with your promotional items at AdsUp after your training.
We provide a drop off / collection service thereafter to our promoters in the Constantia / Kenilworth/Long Beach area and the Boland Towns of Paarl and Somerset West/Stellenbosch.
Training
You are required to attend product training at AdsUp for each campaign you are selected to work on.
The training will last between 3 hours and 2 days depending on the product. At the training you will be taught the following:

Product knowledge – you will write a test and need to pass to be eligible to work on the Product.
Sales Techniques

You will then do a role play and be assessed on your abilities.

If you are selected to work you will then be allocated an avenue and are provided with the promotional items you will need.
Dependant on the campaign, promotional items could consist of uniform, table, tasting stock, tasting cups, spoons where applicable or just coupons or samples.

all about the money

Costs to start
You are required to buy a store access card for R50.00. The cost will be deducted from your first wage payment.
Payment
You need to ensure that you have provided us with a copy of your Identity Document, proof of address in the form of an account/utility bill and Proof of your current bank account.
You are paid at the end of the following month that you work.
For example if you work in March you will be paid on the 30th April.

become a promoter

All candidates are equipped with the “ADSUP ATTITUDE”
Presentability, Confidence, Initiative, Strong Communication Skills

Our training sessions highlight factors such as
Product Knowledge, Campaign/Venue Etiquette, Sales & Negotiation Techniques, Administrative Skills

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