Event Sales Assistant

Event Sales Assistant

Full-Time | On-Site | Chicago, IL

Looking for a role where you can build valuable sales experience, develop professional skills, and work with people every day?

We're hiring a motivated individual to join our team as an Event Sales Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, career-driven individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer engagement, event marketing, brand promotion, and customer acquisition while working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

If you're confident communicating with people, enjoy working in fast-paced settings, and are motivated by personal growth and performance-based success, this could be the ideal next step.

About the Role

As an Event Sales Assistant, you'll work directly at promotional events, retail activations, pop-up campaigns, and live marketing events across Chicago. You'll be responsible for engaging with customers face-to-face, promoting products and services, generating interest, and contributing to sales and customer acquisition goals.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in direct sales, customer service, relationship building, communication, lead generation, and event marketing while working alongside experienced sales and event professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting customers throughout the sales process


• Engage directly with customers and members of the public


• Creating positive and engaging customer interactions


• Supporting promotional events and live marketing campaigns


• Deliver product and service information in a clear and professional manner


• Support customer acquisition and sales objectives through face-to-face interactions


• Build positive customer relationships and enhance brand awareness


• Assist with event setup, campaign execution, and promotional activities


• Generate customer interest, registrations, and sales opportunities


• Work collaboratively with event managers and sales team members


• Contribute to team sales targets and campaign performance goals

Key Skills & Qualities

This role provides comprehensive training and support, so we're looking for candidates with strong people skills, a positive attitude, confidence in working with others and who typically demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Positive attitude and professional approach


• Confidence interacting with customers in person


• Sales-minded and goal-oriented mentality


• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills


• Self-motivation and willingness to learn


• Customer-focused mindset


• Strong work ethic and reliability


• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

What You'll Gain

• Comprehensive sales and customer engagement training


• Real-world experience in direct sales and event marketing


• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills


• Ongoing coaching and professional development


• A supportive and energetic team environment


• Clear progression opportunities based on performance


• Valuable experience that strengthens your resume and future career prospects


• Competitive weekly earnings plus performance-based bonuses

Why Join?

This role is particularly well-suited to entry-level professionals, career starters, career changers, and individuals looking for an opportunity to build transferable skills in sales, marketing, customer relations, and business development.

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Shortlisted applicants can expect to be contacted within 1–3 business days.