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 join our on-site team. You will engage directly with customers at live events and activations, representing brands and driving immediate sales through face-to-face interaction.

This role offers comprehensive onboarding, performance-based incentives, and clear pathways for growth into leadership or client management, with a supportive, people-first culture and opportunities to develop professional sales skills.

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

Skills

Strong communication

Outgoing personality

Sales mindset

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

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.