Sales Event Specialist
Quick Facts
Median Salary$46,131
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year GrowthN/A
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What They Do
A Sales Event Specialist plans, organizes and runs marketing events to generate product sales and promote interest in a product, service or brand. Develops ideas for events, plans event venues and activities, coordinates marketing and publicity, and meets with customers during events. May work for a company or a marketing firm.
Core Tasks:
- Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
- Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
- Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
- Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
- Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
- Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.
- Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
- Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.
- Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.
- Instruct customers in alteration of products.
- Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.
What to expect as a Sales Event Specialist
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
39% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
575 openings for Sales Event Specialists
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