Our Portland team is known for its collaborative, upbeat, and community-driven spirit. We’re passionate about bringing people together and helping brands connect authentically with local audiences, changing the way people interact with brands and the customer experience as a whole. Our Event Sales Associates act as the key liaisons between our clients and their customers through integrated marketing and event sales initiatives. The role will be an integral part of our event marketing and promotions team in an effort to help raise brand awareness for our clients.
We are seeking an Event Sales Associate to help take our client’s retail marketing and advertising campaigns to the next level. In this role, you’ll be the face of our clients’ brands at events, retail activations, and community-based marketing campaigns. You’ll engage with customers, drive sales, and help create positive brand awareness while receiving ongoing training and mentorship to develop into a top-performing sales professional.

QUALIFICATIONS OF AN EVENT SALES ASSOCIATE:

• Previous experience in sales, retail, customer service, hospitality, or events is a plus, but not required. We provide training for the right candidate.
• A self-starter with high energy, resilience, and a competitive drive to meet goals.
• Proactive, goal-oriented individuals who take pride in what they do and in successfully completing their tasks.
• A team player mindset, with a willingness to learn and grow in a performance-based environment.
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and a high degree of independence while still functioning within a team-oriented environment.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $49,525.00 - $58,995.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In perso

• Develop and execute promotional communications and event sales strategies in an effort to establish and maintain a positive brand image
• Represent clients at in-person events, pop-ups, and retail partner locations throughout the Portland area
• Assist customers at events and retail locations with all steps of the sales process, from analyzing available offerings to making selections and placing sales orders
• Generate a buzz about the client and company with the general public through targeted communications and retail marketing initiatives
• Promote products and services in a meaningful way to the public and provide a direct feedback loop for continued success
• Develop solid working relationships with cross-functional counterparts to streamline business operations and maximize performance
• Conduct educational and training meetings for junior staff on clients, products, and services
• Gather customer references and testimony for further branding and retail marketing efforts