Events Representative at 1-800 Hansons LLC – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Are you someone who thrives on meeting new people, being out in the community, and creating memorable brand experiences? HANSONS is looking for a dynamic, outgoing individual to represent our company in the field—connecting with homeowners through neighborhood outreach and exciting local events.

The Events Representative is responsible for engaging with attendees at events and trade shows by introducing HANSONS' products and services. When events and trade shows are not scheduled, the Events Representative will visit neighborhoods where installations are actively happening to see if neighbors are interested in having similar work done.

The Events Representative schedules in-home appointments for a sales representative to demonstrate home improvement products (windows, roofing, siding, gutters, bathtubs and showers), receive a free quote, accurately recording lead information, and serving as the first point of contact for prospective customers.
What We Offer:

Earning potential of $60k-$90k+year ($20/hour plus incentive plan)

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Health benefits available at 30 days of employment

401k with a company match available at 90 days of employment

Paid time off available at 90 days of employment with unlimited rollover of unused hours

Holiday pay is available at 30 days of employment

Team member referral bonuses up to $1,500/person

Tools to help you develop and grow internally

Employee as well as Friends & Family Discounts

Committees to join such as Fun Committee and Well-Being Committee

Annual Summer Fun with opportunities to win prizes all summer long and a $5k bonus!

And So Much More!

What You Will Do:

Proactively approach and engage attendees at shows, festivals, and events

Present HANSONS' products and value proposition in a friendly, confident manner

Qualify leads by asking targeted questions and gauging interest level

Schedule in-home appointments directly into the sales calendar

Accurately record lead and appointment details in the CRM

Meet or exceed appointment-setting goals for each event

Assist in booth setup, takedown, and maintaining a professional presentation

Manage event space to ensure displays and materials are organized and brand-compliant

Generate leads through assigned neighborhoods by a door-to-door outreach approach.

What We Require:

Strong people skills and an outgoing personality.

Previous sales, customer service, or promotional experience preferred.

Confident communicator and active listener.

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and stand for extended periods.

Positive attitude and resilience when handling rejections.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Willingness to travel to various event locations.

Preferred Skills:

Customer-Centricity: Placing the customer at the heart of decision-making, understanding their needs, and delivering exceptional experiences.

Sales, Service, & Customer Experience: Demonstrates excellent sales and customer service skills, providing five-star experiences consistently.

Overcoming Objections: Skill in addressing and solving customer concerns, turning challenges into opportunities.

Shows Drive, Takes Initiative, & Results-Oriented: Pursues high standards, focuses on achieving meaningful goals, and continuously seeks ways to improve people and processes.

Sales Execution: Driving sales performance to meet or exceed targets.

Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication, ensuring all parties understand and are heard. Adaptation of message for different audiences.

Shows Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting to new policies, procedures, and changing priorities, while maintaining a positive attitude.

Self-Motivated: Ability to take initiative, stay disciplined, and maintain focus without needing constant external motivation.

Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work and processes.

Organization: Ability to arrange tasks, resources, and time systematically to achieve goals and maintain productivity.

Core Value:

The person in this position must have a commitment to reflect on HANSONS' core values, which include:

Get it Done – Fast, Right & Now

Strive for Five – Go Above & Beyond

Be a Problem Solver – Own it to Resolve it Today

Care – Embrace Diversity and Treat Everyone with Priority, Respect & Integrity

Communicate – Call / Answer / Reach the Customer

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain sitting in a stationary position for prolonged periods

Requires the ability to move about inside the office

Must be able to drive a vehicle

Must be able to move items weighing up to 30 pounds

Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, customers, vendors, and the public

Hours/Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year. The workweek for this opportunity includes all days except Tuesday and Wednesday, with a standard shift of 10:00am to 7:00pm but due to cyclical nature of position, some overtime, including extended hours during events and trade shows. Some local and statewide travel required.

It is the policy of 1-800-Hansons not to discriminate against age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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