About Palmstreet:
Founded by Instagram OGs and Apple veterans, backed by top Silicon Valley VCs, Palmstreet.app is the #1 live-shopping platform for exotic and unique products (rare plants, crystals, potteries). Our GMV has grown 300X in the last 12 months, and we are rapidly expanding into more categories. Our vision is to become the online main street of the world, where fun in-person experiences and unique products are accessible anytime, anywhere.
As a diverse team of 35+ people across the US, Canada, and China, we offer a dynamic, fully remote work environment. Learn more about us at Palmstreet.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking enthusiastic, outgoing part-time Trade Show Representatives to represent Palmstreet at trade shows in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and San Diego. These events focus on plants, pottery, crafts, and other handmade goods. Your primary role will be to engage with vendors, introduce them to Palmstreet, and encourage them to join our community of sellers. Please note that this role involves walking and standing for extended periods.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with vendors, educating them on the benefits of joining Palmstreet's platform for live streaming and selling their goods.
Collect vendor contact information and provide follow-up materials to interested parties.
Follow up on leads generated from trade shows, fostering lasting relationships with potential partners.
Prospect leads and update the CRM pipeline accordingly.
Close marketing-qualified leads where applicable.
Communicate with new customers via phone and email to encourage platform participation.
Collaborate with the Palmstreet team to report on trade show experiences, vendor feedback, and potential opportunities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Palmstreet's platform features, benefits, and recent developments to effectively communicate with vendors.
Be available for business travel within your region, which may include weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
Important: This role requires extensive off-site travel based on market schedules in your area. Trade shows typically span two days. Please ensure you can meet these travel obligations before applying.
Reside in one of the specified regions (Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people.
Experience in sales, customer service, or event representation is a plus.
Passion for crafts, plants, or handmade goods, with a genuine interest in the trade show community.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and manage time effectively.
Willingness to travel to trade shows and fairs within your region.
Familiarity with live streaming platforms or e-commerce is a bonus but not required.
Availability on weekends and holidays to attend trade shows.
Expected Work Hours and Compensation:
Job Type: Part-time contractor
Pay: $25 an hour
Expected Hours: Monthly hours vary, ranging from 0 to 40, depending on demand.
Work Location: In-person at assigned trade shows.
Commute: Must be able to commute to trade show locations in your region.
Why Join Us?
• Influence the future of live shopping experiences in a role that blends creativity with technology.
• Work with a nimble, forward-thinking team supported by some of the industry’s best VCs.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position that respects work-life balance.
Application Process:
We’re excited to review your application and potentially welcome you to our innovative team!