Event Representative

People Science • Yonkers, NY

11d

About The Position

The Event Representative is a customer-facing role representing a client’s brand at local community events, festivals, gatherings, networking functions, and promotional activities. The representative builds relationships with community members, local businesses, and organizations, increases brand awareness, introduces customers to products and services, and identifies solutions that fit their needs. The role also supports business growth by generating leads, identifying opportunities, and working toward individual and team sales goals.

The position involves helping plan, coordinate, and execute events, pop-up promotions, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives. The representative collaborates with marketing, sales, and local leadership, helps organize event staffing and materials, tracks customer interactions and results, and provides a welcoming customer experience. It requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as events require, standing and walking for extended periods, and moving event materials and supplies for setup and breakdown.

Requirements

• Strong people skills and an interest in meeting people, starting conversations, and building relationships.
• Enjoy working toward goals and turning customer interactions into opportunities.
• Confident communication with customers, community leaders, and business partners.
• Self-motivated and reliable, able to take initiative, stay organized, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and energetic, and comfortable 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 as needed 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’s brand 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 develop opportunities to connect with customers and grow the business.
• Provide a positive customer experience and connect customers with appropriate teams when further support is needed.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and leadership teams, share best practices, and support new team members.
• Help 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