Promotional Event Assistant

Finish Line Promotions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Finish Line Promotions in Charlotte is hiring Promotional Event Assistants to support live events, retail activations, and customer engagement campaigns. You will work with an energetic team to deliver memorable brand experiences across Charlotte.

This entry-level role offers hands-on marketing exposure, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to advance into leadership positions while developing customer service and event management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work full-time at events and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers at promotional events and activations.
• Represent client brands with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Assist with event setup, displays, and promotional materials.
• Create positive customer experiences through face-to-face interactions.
• Communicate product and campaign information clearly and accurately.
• Build rapport with customers and strengthen brand awareness.
• Support lead generation and customer acquisition initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve campaign objectives.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and professionalism at events.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Launch Your Career in Events, Customer Engagement & Brand Promotions

Are you energetic, outgoing, and eager to gain hands-on experience working with customers at live events?

Finish Line Promotions is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing Charlotte team as Promotional Event Assistants. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with consumers, support exciting promotional campaigns, represent leading brands, and develop valuable skills in customer engagement, event marketing, sales support, brand promotions, and relationship building.

About Finish Line Promotions

Finish Line Promotions is a Charlotte-based sales and marketing company specializing in customer acquisition, brand awareness campaigns, promotional events, and experiential marketing. Our team helps brands connect with consumers through engaging face-to-face interactions while providing employees with ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth.

The Role

As a Promotional Event Assistant, you'll support the execution of live promotional campaigns, retail activations, and customer engagement events throughout Charlotte.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll help create memorable customer experiences, represent client brands professionally, and contribute to the success of event-based marketing initiatives.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain practical experience in live events, customer service, event marketing, retail promotions, and entry-level marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers at promotional events, retail activations, and community campaigns
• Represent client brands with professionalism, enthusiasm, and confidence
• Assist with event setup, displays, promotional materials, and brand presentation
• Create positive customer experiences through meaningful face-to-face interactions
• Communicate product and campaign information clearly and accurately
• Build rapport with customers and strengthen brand awareness
• Support lead generation and customer acquisition initiatives
• Collaborate with team members to achieve campaign objectives
• Maintain high standards of presentation and professionalism throughout events
• Contribute to a positive, energetic team environment

What You'll Gain

• Hands-On Event Experience: Develop practical experience working at live events, promotional campaigns, retail activations, and customer-facing environments.
• Professional Development: Receive ongoing training in communication skills, customer engagement, brand representation, and event marketing.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Demonstrate your potential and access opportunities to advance into Team Lead, Campaign Management, and Leadership positions.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative environment that values growth, recognition, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates who:

• Enjoy working with people and building relationships
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments
• Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Are eager to learn and develop professionally
• Can work full-time and attend in-person events throughout Charlotte

Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sports, events, promotions, or sales support is beneficial but not required.

Career changers and candidates seeking opportunities in entry-level marketing, customer engagement, event marketing, or brand promotions are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Finish Line Promotions?

• Ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Real-world experience in marketing and promotional events
• Opportunities to develop leadership potential
• Exposure to customer acquisition and brand growth strategies
• A vibrant team environment focused on personal and professional development
• Clear pathways for career advancement