Event Sales Intern

Job Description

Events Sales Intern | Next Target

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Next Target, located in Long Beach, CA. Next Target specializes in delivering impactful marketing campaigns through a variety of engaging formats, including events, pop-ups, and retail activations. This role is crucial for engaging directly with the public, building brand presence, and driving successful outcomes for these campaigns. It is designed for individuals who thrive in an active environment and enjoy connecting with diverse audiences.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person, Long Beach, CA
• Mission: Engage directly with the public at various event locations to generate strong first impressions and support campaign objectives.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Event Operations: Facilitate the setup and operation of event sites, kiosks, and branded stands in various public locations.
• Public Engagement: Engage directly with members of the public, creating strong first impressions and quickly building rapport with diverse individuals.
• Product Presentation: Deliver clear, compelling, and engaging presentations about products or services to potential customers and interested parties.
• Adaptive Communication: Adapt your communication approach and presentation style effectively depending on the specific person you are interacting with.
• Sales Support: Support essential processes such as sign-ups, registrations, or sales transactions for the represented products or services.
• Target Achievement: Work collaboratively as part of a team towards achieving specific daily targets and campaign goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Others. Individuals who naturally bring energy, confidence, and a strong ability to connect effectively with a wide range of people.
• Experience: No specific years required. Demonstrated capability or a strong desire to learn how to communicate confidently face-to-face and build rapport in busy, energetic environments.
• Skills: Confident face-to-face communication, rapid rapport building, consistent focus and resilience across active workdays, and performing effectively under pressure.
• Bonus: Enjoy an active, social, and people-centric role, preferring to be in different locations interacting with others rather than working in a stationary setting all day.