How to hire a promotions associate

How to hire a promotions associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step promotions associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a promotions associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new promotions associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your promotions associate job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a promotions associate for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a promotions associate to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a promotions associate that fits the bill.

   This list presents promotions associate salaries for various positions.

   Type of Promotions Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Promotions Associate		$12-26
   Campus Representative	A campus representative works for colleges and universities where their role is to promote the campus, aiming to recruit potential students. They are responsible for visiting high schools and representing the campus in different events like college fairs, reaching out to guidance counselors, and preparing materials such as brochures or presentations... Show more	$12-23
   Event Representative	An event representative organizes and executes special events and marketing campaigns for special guests and clients and assists in the promotion and publicity of these events. They must ensure that all contracts, regulations, and safety details are followed and adhered to... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Marketing Campaigns
   • Giveaways
   • Promotional Materials
   • Casino Floor
   • FDA
   • Blood Pressure
   • Remote Broadcasts
   • Facebook
   • Health Education
   • Press Releases
   • ROI
   • Biometrics
   • Twitter
   • Medical Instruments

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage bookings for VIP customers and consistently meet revenue goals for identify customers.
   • Manage twitter, assist the production of air commercials and utilize interpersonal skills at promotional events
   • Engage in social media platforms (Facebook and Reddit), constantly update ads and track progress.
   • Provide weekly PowerPoint presentations to leadership.
   • Distribute promotional material: giveaways & promotional material.
   • Develop PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials to promote wellness programs and events.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your promotions associate job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A promotions associate can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, promotions associates' average salary in kansas is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level promotions associates 55% less than senior-level promotions associates.
   • Certifications. A promotions associate with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a promotions associate's salary.

   Average promotions associate salary

   $37,294yearly

   $17.93 hourly rate

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   Entry-level promotions associate salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a promotions associate job description

   A promotions associate job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a promotions associate job description:

   Promotions associate job description example

   Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel, a Caesars Entertainment company, earned recognition by The Time-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate as one of the Top Workplaces for 2022 in the Greater New Orleans. As a destination property in the heart of the city, Harrah's New Orleans is looking for fun, professional, and responsible Krewe Members who love delivering extraordinary services to our guests. If you enjoy working in a fun and fast-paced environment, we may have a career opportunity for you!
   BENEFITS:
   
   Harrah's New Orleans is proud to offer our Krewe a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our employees also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:
   
   FREE Employee Parking Discounted Bus Passes Free Employee Assistance Programs Fun and Free Employee Events
   
   JOB SUMMARY : The Promotions Lead To assist with daily office projects with Assistant Manager and executes events to continue guest loyalty.
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
   
   Updates kiosk program calendar. Pulls reports from kiosk programs. Creates and orders signage for events to post around property. Fills out winner's paperwork forms for giveaways. Conducts inventory checks. Orders supplies needed for office and event space. Creates monthly pocket passes for the property. Conducts audit checks of kiosk reports. Motivates staff to provide superior customer service. Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Harrah's and encourages others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory departmental and company policies.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   Must have open availability and flexible on shifts to work. Degree in Marketing is a plus. Must be at least 21 years old or older. High school diploma or GED required. Pleasant personality, flexibility, is a must. Fluent in English. Capable of reading and writing English imperative. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. Must present a well-groomed appearance.
   
   PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds. Must have an eye for detail. Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area. Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10 key adding machine, PC computer, fax machine and photo copier. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
   
   GAMING PERMIT: NON-KEY
   
   At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
   
   Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
   
   The Promotions Lead To assist with daily office projects with Assistant Manager and executes events to continue guest loyalty. Must have open availability and flexible on shifts to work.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right promotions associate for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your promotions associate job on Zippia to find and recruit promotions associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit promotions associates, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new promotions associate

   Once you've decided on a perfect promotions associate candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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