Entry-Level Event Assistant

NextUp Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NextUp Talent in Houston, TX is seeking an Entry-Level Event Assistant to engage directly with customers at live events and retail activations. This on-site role focuses on talking to customers, representing brands, and driving initial sales growth.

You will receive comprehensive onboarding, learn product features, and support event setup and merchandising while developing professional skills and potential for growth into leadership or client management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a passion for face‑to‑face interaction.
• Naturally outgoing and comfortable in high‑traffic event environments.
• Results‑driven mindset with an interest in sales and customer acquisition.
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented.
• Willing to learn and excited about professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and exceeding daily or weekly sales targets through direct interaction
• Clearly communicating product features, pricing, and value to drive customer decisions
• Representing client brands at live events and retail activations across Houston
• Driving product or service awareness with the goal of generating sales and sign‑ups
• Initiating engaging conversations to understand customer needs and offer tailored solutions
• Providing a friendly, pressure‑free experience that encourages long‑term brand loyalty
• Supporting event setup and visual merchandising to maximize foot traffic and conversions
• Reporting on customer feedback, sales trends, and performance insights to leadership

Job description

Entry-Level Event Assistant- Immediate Start wanted!

Location: Houston, TX | Full-Time | Entry-Level

At NextUp Talent, we create powerful face-to-face customer experiences that drive results and build real connections. Through live events, retail activations, and pop-up campaigns across Houston, our team helps top brands amplify their reach and increase their impact — one conversation at a time.

We’re currently expanding and looking for a driven Entry-Level Event Assistant to join our team. This is a dynamic, on-site role where you’ll engage directly with customers, represent standout brands, and contribute to measurable sales growth through in‑person interaction.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Meeting and exceeding daily or weekly sales targets through direct interaction


• Clearly communicating product features, pricing, and value to drive customer decisions


• Representing client brands at live events and retail activations across Houston


• Driving product or service awareness with the goal of generating sales and sign‑ups


• Initiating engaging conversations to understand customer needs and offer tailored solutions


• Providing a friendly, pressure‑free experience that encourages long‑term brand loyalty


• Supporting event setup and visual merchandising to maximize foot traffic and conversions


• Reporting on customer feedback, sales trends, and performance insights to leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication skills and a passion for face‑to‑face interaction


• Naturally outgoing and comfortable in high‑traffic event environments


• Results‑driven mindset with an interest in sales and customer acquisition


• Reliable, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented


• Willing to learn and excited about professional development opportunities

What You’ll Gain:

• Comprehensive onboarding and training for all event‑based responsibilities


• A supportive, people‑first culture where your voice and effort matter


• Clear pathways for growth into leadership or client management roles


• Performance‑based incentives and regular team recognition

If you’re looking to kick‑start a career in sales, brand representation, or event marketing — and you thrive in face‑to‑face environments — NextUp Talent could be your next move.