Events Specialist
We are hiring for an Event Specialist to join a rapidly expanding & successful team, participating in events within the world of sports, health & fitness, all over the U.S. You will be the onsite face of our brand as you and your events team interact with consumers. This role plays a crucial role in the execution of various events and is responsible to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the event by providing excellent customer service and logistical support. If you love to travel, this may be the opportunity for you.
What you will be doing:
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Contribute to the flow of operations during events to ensure that everything runs smoothly, including setup, breakdown, activities, and tear down.
- This includes tasks such as setting up product displays, arranging merchandise, and ensuring that the booth is clean and tidy.
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Coordinating with event organizers to ensure that the vendor booth is setup in the appropriate locations and that any necessary permits or requirements are obtained.
- Provide superior customer service to ensure consumers have a positive experience. Events staff members are often the first point of contact for attendees, so they need to be friendly, approachable and helpful to answer any product related questions.
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Promote products and services by providing product information, provide taping services as requested, answer questions.
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Handle sales transactions, including processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Maintain communication with all team members and event representative.
- Managing inventory including restocking merchandise and keeping track of sales.
- Network with our community and beyond for various events in the sporting industry
What we expect from you:
Our ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and related work experience. They must be willing to travel seasonally as needed with flexibility of travel Wednesday - Sunday.
This candidate must be willing to learn and become knowledgeable about the various products KT offers. Must attend mandatory training events. They must be hands on and be willing to learn how to tape consumers at events, as that is a primary responsibility at most events.
KT is always looking for team players and team leaders. Our ideal candidate will need to lead by example, demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the success of the event.
What's in it for you:
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Competitive pay with travel opportunities.
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Travel stipends and other travel benefits
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Free product samples and training
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Fun, positive work environment
What you should know about us:
KT was founded in Utah in 2008 to provide breakthrough, drug-free solutions to athletes with its top tier kinesiology tape. Since then, we've become the market leader in our category in the US and now distribute our tape and other products globally.
Our purpose is to empower movement to unleash every body's potential. As part of the KT team, you will help further our vision to become the leader in healthy solutions for active consumers to prepare, perform and recover for the activities they are passionate about.
We believe in working together as a team in living our values.
Our Values:
Stronger Together: Individuals play the game. Teams change the game. When we respect each other, believe in the team, and put our collective first, nothing is impossible.
Move First: Slow is the enemy. So, we act with urgency in all that we do. In heart and in heritage, we are pioneers who continually seek to open new territory by moving first.
Stick to it: We are the very definition of perseverance. We overcome every obstacle. We hang on when others let go. Once we set our minds to a goal, you can be certain that we will not' quit until we have achieved it.
Embrace the journey: Success is a journey, not a destination. That's why we always take the time to celebrate our wins, learn from our setbacks and appreciate every up and down in our journey together.
Work hard, play harder: Nothing is achieved without effort. So we bring our best to work every single day. We also empower each other to pursue play with even greater passion. It's a shared balance that celebrates every side of ourselves.
EEO Statement
KT Tape provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
