Entry-level sale & management trainee

About the Role

Syracuse Events is looking for motivated, people-oriented individuals to join our growing team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in sales, marketing, customer acquisition, and leadership development. You’ll gain hands-on experience engaging with customers, promoting products and services, building relationships, and contributing to team sales goals. We value a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. No previous sales or marketing experience is required. We’re looking for individuals with the potential to grow into leadership and management roles based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers through face-to-face marketing and sales interactions.
• Represent client products and services professionally in retail and event environments.
• Identify customer needs and explain relevant products and services.
• Support customer acquisition initiatives and help achieve sales goals.
• Build strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborate with team members to improve performance and deliver results.
• Develop leadership skills by taking on additional responsibilities as performance grows.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivation, reliability, and a goal-oriented mindset.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in sales, marketing, business development, or leadership.

Growth & Development

Team members who demonstrate consistent performance, professionalism, initiative, and leadership potential may have opportunities to advance into team leadership, team management, and higher-level management positions. Advancement is performance-based and depends on business needs and demonstrated readiness.

Why Join Syracuse Events?

• Entry-level opportunity with room to develop professionally.
• Hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and customer acquisition.
• Opportunities to build leadership and business skills.
• A team-oriented environment focused on results and development.
• The chance to take on greater responsibility as you grow.