Event Sales Assistant
Full-Time | On-Site | Chicago, IL
Looking for a role where you can build valuable sales experience, develop professional skills, and work with people every day?
We're hiring a motivated individual to join our team as an Event Sales Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, career-driven individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer engagement, event marketing, brand promotion, and customer acquisition while working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
If you're confident communicating with people, enjoy working in fast-paced settings, and are motivated by personal growth and performance-based success, this could be the ideal next step.
About the Role
As an Event Sales Assistant, you'll work directly at promotional events, retail activations, pop-up campaigns, and live marketing events across Chicago. You'll be responsible for engaging with customers face-to-face, promoting products and services, generating interest, and contributing to sales and customer acquisition goals.
This position offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in direct sales, customer service, relationship building, communication, lead generation, and event marketing while working alongside experienced sales and event professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting customers throughout the sales process
- Engage directly with customers and members of the public
- Creating positive and engaging customer interactions
- Supporting promotional events and live marketing campaigns
- Deliver product and service information in a clear and professional manner
- Support customer acquisition and sales objectives through face-to-face interactions
- Build positive customer relationships and enhance brand awareness
- Assist with event setup, campaign execution, and promotional activities
- Generate customer interest, registrations, and sales opportunities
- Work collaboratively with event managers and sales team members
- Contribute to team sales targets and campaign performance goals
Key Skills & Qualities
This role provides comprehensive training and support, so we're looking for candidates with strong people skills, a positive attitude, confidence in working with others and who typically demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and professional approach
- Confidence interacting with customers in person
- Sales-minded and goal-oriented mentality
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
What You'll Gain
- Comprehensive sales and customer engagement training
- Real-world experience in direct sales and event marketing
- Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills
- Ongoing coaching and professional development
- A supportive and energetic team environment
- Clear progression opportunities based on performance
- Valuable experience that strengthens your resume and future career prospects
- Competitive weekly earnings plus performance-based bonuses
Why Join?
This role is particularly well-suited to entry-level professionals, career starters, career changers, and individuals looking for an opportunity to build transferable skills in sales, marketing, customer relations, and business development.
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Shortlisted applicants can expect to be contacted within 1–3 business days.