Event Sales Assistant

Minnesota Canvas is a Minneapolis-based outsourced marketing and sales firm that specializes in face-to-face brand representation, customer acquisition, and community outreach campaigns for nonprofit organizations and charitable causes. We help our partners connect directly with supporters through live events, promotional campaigns, and in-person engagement.

We are currently hiring an Event Sales Assistant to join our growing team. This is an entry-level, customer-facing sales role where you will represent client campaigns at events, engage with members of the public, and help drive campaign growth through direct conversations and customer acquisition.

If you're ambitious, competitive, enjoy working with people, and want to build real-world sales experience, this opportunity offers hands‑on training, ongoing mentorship, and clear opportunities for progression.

• Engage customers at live events, pop‑up locations, and promotional activations
• Engage members of the public in face‑to‑face conversations
• Communicate campaign goals, products, and services clearly and confidently
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations to prospective customers and supporters
• Generate sales, sign‑ups, or customer acquisitions on behalf of clients
• Answer questions and provide outstanding customer service
• Meet individual and team performance goals
• Maintain a professional and positive brand image at all times

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence interacting with new people in face‑to‑face environments
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Self‑motivation and a strong work ethic
• Interest in sales, marketing, customer service, or business development
• Goal‑oriented mindset and desire to achieve results
• Professional appearance and reliable attendance

No previous sales experience is required. We provide full training and ongoing coaching for successful candidates.

• Weekly base pay plus performance‑based bonuses
• Full sales, product, and customer engagement training
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Hands‑on experience in sales, marketing, and brand representation
• Supportive team environment with regular coaching
• Performance‑based advancement opportunities
• Valuable transferable skills for future careers in sales, marketing, business, and leadership

This role is ideal for career starters, customer service professionals, athletes, hospitality workers, and ambitious individuals looking to develop valuable sales and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment.

If you’re motivated by personal growth, enjoy working with people, and want to build a career with a company that invests in development and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Minnesota Canvas as our next Event Sales Assistant.