Tradeshow Marketer

Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Great Day Improvements is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing Tradeshow Marketer (Field Marketer) to represent Patio Enclosures or another of the company’s home improvement brands at trade shows, fairs, festivals, conferences, and community events. The role involves engaging face-to-face with prospective customers, promoting products and services, demonstrating products when appropriate, and scheduling free inspections and estimates. Marketers may also travel to event locations and participate in door-to-door marketing as needed. This is a flexible, part-time role with paid training and opportunities to grow by representing additional brands. The work involves transporting and setting up and tearing down exhibit materials, generating and submitting leads, and completing timecards and paperwork promptly. The marketer may work independently or with a team and must adapt to varied event settings and customer personalities, including indoor and outdoor conditions. Compensation is $18.00 per hour plus commission, with compensation increases based on performance. The position requires weekend availability, a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a smartphone for timekeeping and appointment setting.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage customers energetically and meaningfully.
Friendly, outgoing personality and enthusiasm for connecting with people and sharing product knowledge.
Ability to inform and persuade prospective customers and generate leads while promoting the brand’s value.
Resilience when handling rejection while maintaining a positive, engaging demeanor.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently and take initiative at events.
Ability to adapt to indoor and outdoor work in varying conditions.
Ability to work weekends, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Smartphone for timekeeping and appointment setting.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of sales or marketing experience is preferred but not required.
Previous tradeshow marketing or customer-facing experience is advantageous.
Inside or outside sales experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Represent Patio Enclosures or another Great Day home improvement brand at local trade shows, fairs, festivals, and conferences.
Engage face-to-face with prospective customers to promote the brand’s products and services.
Demonstrate products to prospects at events when applicable.
Transport, set up, and tear down exhibit displays and materials according to guidelines.
Schedule free inspections and estimates using lead-scheduling and lead-submission best practices.
Capture customer interest and generate leads through enthusiastic, informative communication.
Represent the assigned brand professionally, working independently or as part of a team.
Adapt to different event environments and engage with a wide range of customer personalities.
Travel to event locations and participate in door-to-door marketing as needed.
Manage flexible work hours, including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
Submit timecards and paperwork promptly.
Grow within the company and represent additional brands as career opportunities arise.