Entry-Level Event Assistant

Job Description

Entry-Level Event Assistant | NextUp Talent

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at NextUp Talent, located in Houston, TX. NextUp Talent specializes in creating effective, direct customer experiences that not only deliver measurable business results but also foster genuine relationships. Through various live events, retail activities, and temporary campaign setups throughout the Houston metropolitan area, our team helps major brands increase their market presence and influence by engaging customers in meaningful, one-on-one conversations. This Entry-Level Event Assistant position is a critical, on-site role that enables direct interaction with customers, builds positive brand perception for our clients, and contributes directly to revenue generation through impactful in-person sales initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Houston, TX

• Mission: To connect leading brands with customers, drive sales, and build lasting loyalty through direct, engaging, in-person event interactions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Performance: Meet and consistently exceed daily or weekly sales targets through proactive, direct interaction with customers in various event settings.
• Product Presentation: Clearly and compellingly communicate product features, pricing structures, and overall value propositions to confidently inform and drive customer purchasing decisions.
• Brand Advocacy: Effectively represent a diverse portfolio of client brands at a range of live events and retail activations positioned across the greater Houston area.
• Customer Acquisition: Actively drive product or service awareness with the primary objective of generating new sales leads and sign-ups for client offerings.
• Consultative Selling: Initiate engaging, personalized conversations to deeply understand individual customer needs and proficiently offer tailored product or service solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career level with a demonstrated interest in sales and customer acquisition strategies, eager to begin a rewarding career in event marketing or brand representation.
• Experience: No specific prior experience required; however, a strong comfort level and confidence in engaging customers face-to-face and operating within high-traffic event environments is essential.
• Skills:
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic passion for direct, face-to-face interaction.
• Results Orientation: A driven mindset focused on achieving sales targets coupled with a genuine interest in customer acquisition strategies.
• Reliability & Teamwork: Highly reliable, self-motivated, and genuinely team-oriented, able to contribute positively to a group environment.
• Bonus: An eagerness to learn and excitement for embracing new professional development opportunities within a growing company.