Oct. 15, 2026

Event Specialist

Market Value Southwest New York, New York $57,000–$66,000 a year

We are seeking an outgoing and results-oriented Event Specialist to participate in promotional events that connect prospective customers with featured products and services. This position focuses on creating engaging customer experiences, presenting promotional offerings, and supporting sales activity through direct, face-to-face interactions.

The Event Specialist will work at scheduled pop-up events and promotional locations, engaging attendees, introducing available products, and assisting interested customers with purchasing or enrollment decisions. The ideal candidate is confident approaching new people, enjoys working in an energetic environment, and can communicate product information in a clear and compelling manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled pop-up events, promotional showcases, and customer outreach activities.
• Engage event attendees and introduce featured products, services, and promotional offers.
• Initiate conversations with prospective customers to generate interest in available offerings.
• Identify customer preferences and recommend relevant products or service options.
• Present product features, benefits, and available packages through individual discussions.
• Conduct demonstrations and explain product functionality when applicable.
• Communicate pricing, promotional terms, and purchasing requirements accurately.
• Answer questions and address common concerns during customer conversations.
• Assist interested customers with product selection and purchasing decisions.
• Guide customers through applicable order, registration, or enrollment procedures.
• Support daily event sales and customer acquisition objectives.
• Encourage participation in product presentations and promotional activities.
• Maintain an engaging and professional presence throughout scheduled events.
• Adapt product presentations based on customer interests and responses.
• Assist with preparing promotional stations, product materials, and customer resources.
• Ensure promotional displays remain organized, accessible, and visually presentable.
• Communicate customer feedback and purchasing trends to team members.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and completed sales activity when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain effective customer engagement during busy event periods.
• Follow established guidelines for promotional messaging, customer communication, and sales documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of experience in sales, events, marketing, customer engagement, hospitality, or a related field.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and comfortable approaching prospective customers.
• Ability to present products and services in an engaging and persuasive manner.
• Strong listening skills and ability to identify customer interests.
• Comfortable discussing promotional offers, pricing, and purchasing options.
• Professional, energetic, and approachable communication style.
• Ability to remain productive in active, customer-facing event environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working toward established sales and customer engagement objectives.
• Willingness to learn new products, services, and promotional programs.
• Dependable and able to follow assigned event schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Previous experience in promotional sales, customer-facing events, or product demonstrations is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Structured onboarding and product-specific training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Participation in a variety of local promotional events.
• Hands-on experience with customer engagement and sales activities.
• Established promotional resources and presentation materials.
• Regular team activities and employee recognition programs.
• Professional environment focused on customer interaction, teamwork, and sales performance.

New York, NY

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