Brand Ambassador, Part-Time (New York , NY)

As a Brand Ambassador at Palmstreet, your primary responsibilities include engaging with vendors at trade shows, educating them on the benefits of joining our live selling platform, and following up with personalized emails. You'll be crucial in collecting vendor contact information and ensuring it’s accurately entered into our CRM system. You will foster relationships to convert vendors into active participants in our community.

To qualify as a Brand Ambassador at Palmstreet, candidates should reside in the New York metropolitan area and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in marketing, sales, or event representation is highly beneficial. Familiarity with CRM tools and a passion for plants and crafts will help you succeed in this role.

Brand Ambassadors at Palmstreet earn $150 for each trade show day they work, in addition to an hourly wage ranging from $20-$23. There is also potential for additional incentive-based compensation opportunities, making this a rewarding part-time role.

Brand Ambassadors at Palmstreet will attend various trade shows and local events focused on plants, crafts, pottery, and handmade goods. The role requires flexibility and availability, especially on weekends and holidays, to attend these vibrant community events.

The Brand Ambassador position at Palmstreet requires extensive off-site travel to attend trade shows typically spanning two days. Candidates should be prepared for this travel commitment as part of their responsibilities.

In answering this question, highlight specific instances where you've successfully engaged with vendors, your communication strategies, and how you built long-lasting relationships. Emphasize your ability to educate vendors about products or services and how this experience will translate into success as a Brand Ambassador at Palmstreet.

Discuss your organizational skills and how you develop a plan before each event. Mention the importance of setting clear objectives for each trade show, such as key vendors to approach and follow-ups needed, to ensure you maximize your effectiveness at Palmstreet.

Outline the importance of timely and personalized follow-ups. Describe your approach, whether it’s sending personalized emails that reference previous conversations or providing additional resources that may interest the vendors. Mention the use of CRM tools to manage these communications effectively.

Reflect on your passion for crafting and handmade goods, as well as your excitement for joining a rapidly growing platform. Share how your personal interests align with Palmstreet’s mission and how you can contribute to enhancing the vibrant community.

Discuss your approach to maintaining professionalism and positivity, even in challenging situations. Share how you learn from feedback and adjust your strategies while keeping future opportunities in mind as a Brand Ambassador for Palmstreet.

Talk about any specific CRM tools you've used in previous roles and how they aided you in managing vendor relationships and tracking communications. Highlight your adaptability and willingness to learn if you have not used a particular software.

Provide details about an event or trade show where you made significant connections and achieved impressive outcomes. Highlight your role, actions taken during the event, and what the results were, especially in terms of vendor engagement.

Discuss the qualities that make an excellent Brand Ambassador, such as being personable, a strong communicator, self-motivated, and knowledgeable about the product or service being offered. Relate these traits back to your own experiences and how they prepare you for the role at Palmstreet.

Acknowledge the physical requirements, such as standing and walking for long periods at trade shows, and express your willingness to meet those demands. Mention your active lifestyle or any previous roles that required similar stamina.

Explain your methods for staying updated, such as following industry blogs, attending workshops, or participating in online communities. Demonstrating your passion and knowledge about the crafting field will showcase your commitment to the Brand Ambassador role at Palmstreet.