Promotion Event Assistant (Branded Marketing Events) | Weekly Pay

Chicago, IL ~ Full Time ~ On-site

Are you a people person with a passion for being creative? Are you looking for a new challenge in a great work environment? Great our client needs you!

Promotion Event Assistant Duties:

• Assist with the execution of promotional sales events and sales activities
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth operations during events
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Engaging with local people about our client's products/services/reputation
• Responsible for representing our clients and with integrity and enthusiasm
• Answering common questions and overcoming minor objections
• Closing, consolidating, and processing sales using a digital device
• Tracking sales conversations and providing useful feedback to clients

Entry Level: No Promotional Experience Needed; Marketing & Promotional Training & Support Provided!

Promotion Event Assistant Qualifications:

• Previous experience in promotions, guest services, banquet, catering, restaurant, fundraising, hospitality, or hotel industry is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on providing exceptional customer service

Our Ideal Candidates:

They are looking for goal-oriented salespeople that share their values and want to take control of their sales career by working in a fast-paced environment where salespeople earn and progress based on their results and their ability to lead others over time.

They love meeting former athletes, former military, college/university graduates, and other self-motivated individuals who aspire to win and are looking to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

What You Can Expect:

They have an annual budget dedicated to travel and securing access to industry experts and industry events specifically designed to help their people grow professionally and personally. They're always ready to support and communicate productively with those beginning their marketing career and are proud to have a 90% retention rate of their staff!

Our client is proud to offer monthly competitions with exclusive prizes for top performers. We also host regular team nights and team days because it allows their management team and leadership core to get to know the people they're mentoring and coaching on a deeper level. All they expect back in return is a commitment to yourself that you'll absorb information, expand your comfort zones and do what it takes to reach your individual career goals!

Candidate Requirements:

They are passionate about fulfilling opportunities for growing professionals from all backgrounds and disciplines. They welcome individuals from all levels of experience as they are excited to mentor and advance these motivated people into ambitious industry experts.

This is NOT a remote position, so you'll also need to be able to commute to our Chicago-based office on a daily basis.

If so, we'd love to arrange a time to discuss your goals!