Event Representative

Overview

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, seeking enthusiastic professionals to join our team. Optimum aims to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We value ownership, transparency, community, and expertise as core pillars of our culture.

This role is based in various locations and focuses on driving market engagement, building community relationships, and delivering sales by connecting with customers and stakeholders at community events.

• Coordinate and represent the company at local events, community meetings, and networking functions to foster strong relationships with community leaders that result in sales.
• Identify and develop partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and influencers to promote brand visibility and community involvement, in coordination with Area Marketing.
• Be accountable for sales goals as defined with local leadership.
• Plan and execute market-specific initiatives, including sponsor ships, pop-up events, MDU events and community outreach campaigns (end to end).
• Conduct activities such as 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, promoting Optimum products and services; escalate CX issues to the appropriate team when needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for potential and existing customers locally, ensuring a seamless and positive sales experience during community outreach events.
• Provide guidance on market trends, customer engagement strategies, and operational efficiencies to local teams.
• Support new employee training and onboarding related to sales and community engagement.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to align initiatives and share best practices.
• Report the success of events using KPIs such as interactions, leads, and sales; ensure events are properly staffed and aligned with brand standards.
• Maintain accurate records of event activities and customer interactions.

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reliable personal vehicle (where applicable), valid driver 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.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity. Optimum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

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