Event Sales Assistant

Thryve Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thryve Chicago is seeking an Event Sales Assistant to work on-site in Chicago, engaging customers at promotional events, retail activations, and live campaigns. You will promote products, generate interest, and contribute to sales and customer acquisition goals while learning direct sales and event marketing skills.

The role offers hands-on training, the chance to develop communication, relationship-building, and leadership abilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with ongoing

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in face-to-face interactions with customers.
• Motivated by personal growth and performance-based success.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers throughout the sales process
• Engage directly with customers and members of the public
• Creating positive and engaging customer interactions
• Supporting promotional events and live marketing campaigns
• Deliver product and service information in a clear and professional manner
• Support customer acquisition and sales objectives through face-to-face interactions
• Build positive customer relationships and enhance brand awareness
• Assist with event setup, campaign execution, and promotional activities
• Generate customer interest, registrations, and sales opportunities
• Work collaboratively with event managers and sales team members
• Contribute to team sales targets and campaign performance goals

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Sales mindset

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Learnability

Job description

Looking for a role where you can build valuable sales experience, develop professional skills, and work with people every day?

We're hiring a motivated individual to join our team as an Event Sales Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, career-driven individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer engagement, event marketing, brand promotion, and customer acquisition while working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

If you're confident communicating with people, enjoy working in fast-paced settings, and are motivated by personal growth and performance-based success, this could be the ideal next step.

About the Role

As an Event Sales Assistant, you'll work directly at promotional events, retail activations, pop-up campaigns, and live marketing events across Chicago. You'll be responsible for engaging with customers face-to-face, promoting products and services, generating interest, and contributing to sales and customer acquisition goals.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in direct sales, customer service, relationship building, communication, lead generation, and event marketing while working alongside experienced sales and event professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting customers throughout the sales process
• Engage directly with customers and members of the public
• Creating positive and engaging customer interactions
• Supporting promotional events and live marketing campaigns
• Deliver product and service information in a clear and professional manner
• Support customer acquisition and sales objectives through face-to-face interactions
• Build positive customer relationships and enhance brand awareness
• Assist with event setup, campaign execution, and promotional activities
• Generate customer interest, registrations, and sales opportunities
• Work collaboratively with event managers and sales team members
• Contribute to team sales targets and campaign performance goals

Key Skills & Qualities

This role provides comprehensive training and support, so we're looking for candidates with strong people skills, a positive attitude, confidence in working with others and who typically demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and professional approach
• Confidence interacting with customers in person
• Sales-minded and goal-oriented mentality
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

What You'll Gain

• Comprehensive sales and customer engagement training
• Real-world experience in direct sales and event marketing
• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• A supportive and energetic team environment
• Clear progression opportunities based on performance
• Valuable experience that strengthens your resume and future career prospects
• Competitive weekly earnings plus performance-based bonuses

Why Join?

This role is particularly well-suited to entry-level professionals, career starters, career changers, and individuals looking for an opportunity to build transferable skills in sales, marketing, customer relations, and business development.

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Shortlisted applicants can expect to be contacted within 1-3 business days.