Event Assistant

Market Value Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Market Value Southwest in Hoboken, United States, is seeking an Event Assistant to support in-person promotional events, product showcases, and customer engagement activities. You will help prepare event spaces, assist visitors with product information, and ensure an organized environment where customers can explore available offerings.

The Event Assistant will work alongside event team members to support daily promotional activities, interact with prospective customers, and assist with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years experience in events, customer service, sales, hospitality, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing promotional areas before scheduled events and product showcases.
• Arrange product displays, informational materials, and customer presentation resources.
• Welcome event visitors and direct them to featured products or promotional stations.
• Introduce customers to available merchandise, services, and current promotional offers.
• Provide general information about product features, benefits, and available selections.
• Help visitors compare products and understand different purchasing options.
• Support product demonstrations and promotional presentations.
• Answer routine questions about pricing, availability, and promotional details.
• Assist interested customers with purchases, registrations, or service enrollment procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hoboken, United States | Posted on 10/18/2026

Market Value Southwest is a marketing and customer engagement company that helps brands connect with their audiences through strategic campaigns, live experiences, events, and brand activations. Our collaborative team combines creative thinking, thoughtful planning, and hands‑on execution to deliver professional, engaging experiences tailored to each client’s goals.

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Event Assistant to support in-person promotional events, product showcases, and customer engagement activities. This position involves preparing event spaces, assisting visitors with product information, and helping create an organized environment where customers can explore available offerings.

The Event Assistant will work alongside event team members to support daily promotional activities, interact with prospective customers, and assist with sales-related tasks. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, communicates clearly, and is comfortable handling a combination of customer-facing and practical event responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing promotional areas before scheduled events and product showcases.
• Arrange product displays, informational materials, and customer presentation resources.
• Welcome event visitors and direct them to featured products or promotional stations.
• Introduce customers to available merchandise, services, and current promotional offers.
• Provide general information about product features, benefits, and available selections.
• Help visitors compare products and understand different purchasing options.
• Support product demonstrations and promotional presentations.
• Answer routine questions about pricing, availability, and promotional details.
• Assist interested customers with purchases, registrations, or service enrollment procedures.
• Help maintain organized customer interaction areas during scheduled events.
• Replenish brochures, product materials, and other promotional supplies as needed.
• Monitor display areas and report missing or outdated information to team members.
• Assist with distributing approved promotional literature and informational resources.
• Support team members during periods of increased customer activity.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment for event attendees.
• Communicate customer questions and product interests to appropriate colleagues.
• Assist with recording basic event participation and sales‑related activity when required.
• Follow established procedures for customer interactions and promotional presentations.
• Help pack, organize, and store event materials following scheduled activities.
• Complete additional event support and customer‑related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of experience in events, customer service, sales, hospitality, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional approach to customer interactions.
• Comfortable assisting customers in active event environments.
• Ability to explain basic product information and promotional details clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to assist with event preparation and practical support tasks.
• Dependable and able to follow assigned event schedules and procedures.
• Ability to balance customer assistance with event-related responsibilities.
• Comfortable learning about different products, services, and promotional programs.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to support colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer activity and event needs.
• Comfortable assisting with sales and purchasing‑related activities.
• Previous experience in promotional events or customer‑facing environments is helpful but not required.
• Structured onboarding and event‑specific training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Participation in a variety of local promotional events and product showcases.
• Hands‑on experience with customer engagement and sales support.
• Established event resources and promotional materials.
• Regular team activities and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional environment focused on teamwork and customer experience.