Event Representative

Job Summary

The Event Representative is a dynamic role responsible for driving market engagement, building community relationships, and delivering sales by connecting with customers and stakeholders at community events.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and represent the company at local events, community meetings, and networking functions to foster strong relationships with community leaders resulting in sales.
• Identify and develop partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and influencers to promote brand visibility and community involvement.
• Accountable for sales goals as defined with local leadership team.
• Plan and execute market-specific initiatives, including sponsorships, pop-up events, MDU events, and community outreach campaigns (end to end).
• Conduct activities, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing deals to meet or exceed individual and market sales targets.
• Engage with existing customers to identify needs and recommend tailored solutions, focusing on promoting company products and services. Escalate any CX issues to the appropriate team (i.e. Retention, Field Ops).
• Serve as a point of contact for potential and existing customers locally, ensuring a seamless and positive sales experience during community outreach events.
• Serve as a resource for local teams, providing guidance on market trends, customer engagement strategies, and operational efficiencies.
• Support new employee training and onboarding efforts related to sales and community engagement.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to align initiatives and share best practices.
• Report the success of community events using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as interactions, leads, and sales.
• Ensure all events are properly staffed, equipped, and aligned with brand standards.
• Maintain accurate records of event activities and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Ace a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Have experience in event coordination, sales, or community outreach.
• Show strong interpersonal, communication, and sales skills.
• Display organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Show flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Be able to walk and stand for extended periods during events.
• Be able to move equipment, supplies and materials to set up events.
• Have a reliable personal vehicle (where applicable), valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to move equipment, supplies and materials to set up events.

About the Role

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in event coordination, sales, or community outreach.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and sales skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to move equipment, supplies and materials to set up events.
• Reliable personal vehicle (where applicable), valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

Benefits

Optimum offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $40,791.00 - $67,013.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Pay

The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $40,791.00 - $67,013.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Schedule

Events may require evening and weekend work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.