10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Brand Ambassador

The experiential and event marketing industry is HOT right now.  More than ever, brands are turning to live marketing events to connect with consumers on a personal level.  But that humanization and personalization wouldn’t be possible without the people representing the brand, AKA brand ambassadors.

The primary responsibility of a brand ambassador is to communicate and engage with consumers through face-to-face interactions.  Additionally, brand ambassadors convey brand messaging, assist with giveaways and/or activities, and promote a positive brand-to-consumer association.   Through these interactions, brand ambassadors help to drive brand awareness and form long-lasting connections that create loyal customers.

10 Reasons Why You Should Be a Brand Ambassador

Being a brand ambassador offers people a wide range of job opportunities and encompasses a variety of skill sets.  Because there are so many different types of events, from trade-shows to street team marketing to product sampling events, there is something for just about everyone!

1. You can earn between $18 and $30+/hr.
2. You’ll have a flexible schedule that allows you to work as much or as little as you want.
3. With the variety of available opportunities, you will gain valuable experience and learn new skills along the way.
4. You get to work with different people all the time, form friendships, and network, network, network!
5. You get to represent really cool brands at exciting events,
6. You earn hands-on marketing experience to build a great resume quickly.
7. If you love talking to people, you’ll love being a brand ambassador!
8. You may have the opportunity to travel locally, regionally, or even nationwide.
9. Many people fall in love with the industry and go on to be career brand ambassadors or get hired on with experiential event marketing agencies and production companies full time.
10. Best of all, you will have so much fun!

Conclusion

Being a brand ambassador is a lot of fun and it is so flexible.  You will earn great money and meet many fantastic people along the way.  No event or brand is ever the same and your workplace is everchanging so there is no room for boredom.

If you’re ready to dive into the exciting world of experiential and event marketing, we’re here for you!  ATN is a nationwide event staffing agency that staffs brand ambassadors all over the U.S. and Canada and we’re always seeking new faces to join our team!  Happy Promoting!

Article originally published in March 2019 and recently updated