Promotional Events Assistant

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This Chicago-area, entry-level role focuses on representing partner brands, engaging customers, supporting sales goals, setting up events, and collaborating with a team. It requires a positive attitude, strong communication, reliability, and eagerness to learn. The position offers comprehensive training, clear career progression, weekly pay with incentives, an inclusive culture, dynamic work experiences, and travel opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Representing Partner Brands: Promote products and services at local events, retail pop-ups, and community venues throughout the Chicago area.
  • Customer Interaction & Engagement: Initiate friendly conversations, answer questions, provide product demonstrations, and create positive brand experiences.
  • Sales Support & Lead Generation: Contribute to daily and weekly sales goals by helping customers make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Event Setup & Presentation: Assist with event organization, visual displays, and maintaining an upbeat, professional atmosphere at every venue.
  • Team Collaboration: Work alongside an energetic team of event and sales professionals who are passionate about performance, development, and results.

Requirements

  • No prior experience in sales or events is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Full training is provided.
  • Full-time and available to work in-person in the Chicago area.
  • Confident, approachable, and a great communicator
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn new skills
  • Motivated by goals, teamwork, and personal development
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, face-to-face settings
  • Open to local travel for events and promotional campaigns

Preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Training: Hands-on, structured mentorship in event management, communication, and sales strategy.
  • Career Advancement: Clear progression path into team leadership, event coordination, and management roles.
  • Competitive Compensation: Weekly pay plus performance-based incentives and bonuses.
  • Inclusive Culture: A collaborative, supportive environment that celebrates diversity, teamwork, and mutual growth.
  • Dynamic Work Experience: Every day brings new interactions, challenges, and opportunities to make an impact.
  • Travel Opportunities: Represent top brands across different venues and events in the region.
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Markato

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Markato is the premier wholesale marketplace for discovering a curated selection of international brands from across the globe.Markato offers an all-in-one online wholesale platform for businesses and stores in Asia to source from hundreds of premium, independent brands from the United States, Europe, and Australia. Retailers in Asia can buy wholesale directly from overseas brands seamlessly:- Discover new brands and products has never been easier: browse hundreds of global brands directly online, see wholesale prices, and access all product details with one simple click.- Try new products with customers at zero risk: Markato offers 90-day free returns and a 60-day buy now, pay later option so you can stock new brands and only pay if and when they sell.- Markato's hand-crafted selection of brands currently covers three categories: Home & Living, Accessories, and Beauty & Wellness (but it won’t stop there!).- Manage all brands and orders online: international payments and logistics are seamlessly integrated, and the Hong Kong-based team is on hand to support across all brands and orders.- On top of that, Markato offers HK$1000 off your first order!

Founded in 2023
Hong Kong, CHN
19 employees (7 in marketing)
72% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.5%
Direct
42%
Referral
8.4%
Social
4.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~19

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (37% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$5M
Last Raise
$5M
Seed, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2023
    Seed • $5M