Event Sales Associate

At VEI Enterprise, we believe every conversation is an opportunity to create lasting impressions, build real connections, and make a difference. As a leader in the event sales industry, our business is built upon those principles and has led to immense success throughout Portland and the surrounding area. Through strategic retail and event sales campaigns, we are able to bring brands directly to the consumer - successfully bridging the gap between them and delivering sales results that stick.

The Event Sales Associate is the face of our company, the glue that binds our client to their consumer, and a key contributor to the overall event and sales experience. In this role, you will engage directly with customers at coordinated sales events, recommend appropriate AT&T wireless products, and drive sales while maintaining the highest level of customer service and care. This role blends sales and event coordination – ideal for professionals who thrive in high energy environments while building relationships and achieving targets.

Key Responsibilities of the Event Sales Associate:

• Create meaningful first impressions by greeting and engaging customers at coordinated sales events, ensuring every interaction feels welcoming, genuine, and memorable.
• Assess customer needs in real time by actively listening, asking thoughtful questions, and identifying opportunities to connect them with the most suitable AT&T wireless products and services.
• Deliver clear, confident, in-person sales presentations that simplify product options, address customer questions, and guide them through the entire enrollment and purchasing process.
• Facilitate seamless sales transactions, including product recommendations, plan comparisons, order entry, and post-purchase support to ensure full customer understanding and satisfaction.
• Maintain a polished and high-impact event environment, ensuring displays, demo devices, branded materials, and retail floor setups remain organized, visually compelling, and aligned with AT&T's standards.
• Elevate the customer experience by resolving questions or concerns promptly while upholding the highest level of professionalism, care, and service excellence.

Qualifications for Success:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in business, marketing, or communication is a bonus.
• 0–2 years of experience in customer service, retail, events, or sales; entry-level candidates with strong people skills are encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly build trust and connect with diverse customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence in adapting on the fly during fast-paced event environments.
• A self-motivated, upbeat, and team-oriented mindset with a genuine desire to help customers and drive sales outcomes.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, high-energy retail and event spaces with consistent customer interaction.

Event Sales Associate Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time, W-4 employee
• Compensation Structure: Hourly base pay plus uncapped commission. The listed pay range reflects the hourly base rate combined with the average commission earnings of a typical Event Sales Associate.
• Work Environment: This is an in-person, consumer-facing sales position conducted inside partnered retail locations and at coordinated promotional events.
• Primary Job Function: Engage directly with customers to conduct face-to-face sales presentations, assess needs, explain product options, and enroll qualified customers into wireless plans.
• Travel: Local travel may be required between partnered retail locations and scheduled events within the greater Portland area.
• Schedule: A standard full-time schedule, which may include weekdays, weekends, and some holidays depending on retail partner hours and event requirements.
• Work Location: All work is performed on-site at our partnering retail stores or designated AT&T event activation sites and our primary office in Portland, OR.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45, $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person