Entry-Level Event Sales Assistant

About the Role

Soul Society is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Entry-Level Event Sales Assistant to represent partner brands at live promotional campaigns and face-to-face marketing events. This Full-Time, Face-to-Face role in Chicago, IL focuses on sales and customer acquisition through direct engagement. No previous experience is necessary, as hands-on training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales and customer acquisition by engaging with potential customers face-to-face, introducing relevant products/services, and generating new business.
• Create sales opportunities by initiating conversations, identifying customer interests, communicating key benefits, and encouraging customers to take action.
• Professionally represent partner brands, promoting products, services, and campaigns while delivering a positive customer experience.
• Contribute to individual and team objectives, including customer acquisition goals and campaign performance, by working towards sales targets.
• Build customer relationships by establishing rapport, answering questions, handling objections constructively, and communicating with confidence.
• Support live campaigns through on-site preparations and promotional activities to ensure smooth operations and maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop skills in effective sales techniques, customer engagement strategies, and performance improvement through coaching and practical experience.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Confidence approaching and speaking with new people.
• Interest in sales, marketing, customer engagement, or brand promotion.
• Goal-oriented mindset and motivation to achieve results.
• Ability to communicate clearly and explain products or services effectively.
• Resilience, initiative, and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Friendly, professional approach and ability to work well within a team.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by campaign schedules.
• Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Genuine interest in working with customers.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.