Community Event Sales Advocate

Optimum; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Yonkers, NY is seeking an Event Representative to drive market engagement and sales by connecting with customers and community partners at local events.

The role acts as a brand ambassador, builds relationships with community leaders, identifies partnerships with local organizations and influencers, and works with area marketing to promote brand visibility. Must be available for evenings/weekends; a reliable personal vehicle is preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Experience in event coordination, sales, or community outreach.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and sales skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and represent the company at local events, community meetings, and networking functions to foster strong relationships with community leaders that result in sales.
• Identify and develop partnerships in coordination with Area Marketing with local organizations, businesses, and influencers to promote brand visibility and community involvement.
• Accountable for sales goals as defined with local leadership team
• Plan and execute market-specific initiatives, including sponsorships, pop-up events, MDU events and community outreach campaigns (end to end)
• Conduct activities, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing deals to meet or exceed individual and market sales targets.
• Engage with existing customers to identify needs and recommend tailored solutions, focusing on promoting company products and services. Escalate any CX issues to the appropriate team (i.e. Retention, Field Ops)

Skills

Event coordination

Sales

Community outreach

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Optimum in Yonkers, NY is seeking an Event Representative to drive market engagement and sales by connecting with customers and community partners at local events.

The role acts as a brand ambassador, builds relationships with community leaders, identifies partnerships with local organizations and influencers, and works with area marketing to promote brand visibility. Must be available for evenings/weekends; a reliable personal vehicle is preferred where applicable.