Event Representative

People Science • Neptune Township, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Event Representative is a customer-facing role representing a client’s brand at local events and in community settings. The representative builds relationships with community members, businesses, and organizations; introduces potential customers to products and services; identifies customer needs; and creates sales opportunities. The role also helps plan and execute events, promotions, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives, generates leads, works toward individual and team sales goals, and collaborates with sales, marketing, and leadership teams to increase brand awareness and business growth. The representative helps ensure positive customer experiences, coordinates event staffing and materials, and tracks customer interactions, leads, and sales results.

Requirements

• Strong people skills and a passion for delivering results.
• Ability to meet new people, initiate conversations, and build relationships.
• Interest in working toward sales goals and turning customer interactions into opportunities.
• Confidence communicating with customers, community leaders, and business partners.
• Self-motivation, reliability, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and energy for working at different events and in different environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as events require.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
• Ability to move event materials, equipment, and supplies for setup and breakdown.
• Reliable personal vehicle where applicable, a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sales, event coordination, customer service, marketing, or community outreach.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client at local events, festivals, community gatherings, networking functions, and promotional activities.
• Engage with community members, local businesses, and organizations to build relationships and expand brand awareness.
• Introduce potential customers to products and services, identify their needs, and help them find appropriate solutions.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute community events, pop-up promotions, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives.
• Generate leads, identify new business opportunities, and work toward individual and team sales goals.
• Partner with marketing and local leadership to identify opportunities to connect with customers and grow the business.
• Provide welcoming customer experiences and connect customers with appropriate teams when additional support is needed.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and leadership teams, share best practices, and support new team members.
• Coordinate event staffing, materials, and setup, and track customer interactions, leads, and sales results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed