How to hire a promotions team member

How to hire a promotions team member, step by step

Here's a step-by-step promotions team member 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 team member job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new promotions team member
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a promotions team member, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a promotions team member 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 team member that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of promotions team members and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Promotions Team Member	Description	Hourly rate
   Promotions Team Member		$10-20
   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
   Ambassador	Ambassadors are responsible for representing brands of the company on special meetings and promotional events. Some duties of an ambassador include meeting with other organization leaders, negotiating agreements for the relationship of two parties, monitoring international situations by being updated with current events, supporting the organization's charity and community works, and maintaining positive interactions... Show more	$11-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Wine
   • Instagram
   • Facebook
   • Twitter
   • Giveaways
   • Community Events
   • Promotional Events
   • Promotional Materials
   • Event Planning
   • Station Vehicles
   • Station Events
   • Client Events
   • In-Game Promotions
   • Live Broadcasts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage twitter, assist the production of air commercials and utilize interpersonal skills at promotional events
   • Track ROI and other metrics.
   • Maintain and strategize campus radio station brand on Facebook.
   • Update weekly summary reports about artist YouTube channel views.
   • Expand social media footprint to include ball club's official Pinterest and Instagram pages.
   • Help coordinate logistics of on and off-campus events and meetings including price quotes, contracts, powerpoint presentations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your promotions team member job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A promotions team member salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, promotions team members' average salary in alabama is 44% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level promotions team members earn 50% less than senior-level promotions team members.
   • Certifications. A promotions team member with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a promotions team member's salary.

   Average promotions team member salary

   $14.68hourly

   $30,532 yearly

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   Entry-level promotions team member salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a promotions team member job description

   A good promotions team member job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a promotions team member job description:

   Promotions team member job description example

   Sheetz Stores #00731 - 4145 OH 306 Willoughby, OH Starting Rate of Pay: $14.00
   Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am Full or Part Time: Full Time
   Shift Needed: Evenings
   STORE TEAM MEMBER
   
   PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
   
   If you have a strong commitment to teamwork, excellent communication skills, are flexible and adaptable to change as well as have the ability to handle difficult situations, then you would be a GREAT fit for our Store Team Member role.
   
   Work as part of a team to engage customers with hospitality in all aspects of their experience at a Sheetz Convenience Restaurant. When you are at Sheetz you can do more! You can grow in your skillset engaging in many facets of the store in regards to sales, food preparation & customer service. With our fast-paced restaurant environment, it is essential we have a Team Member who is outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic.
   
   Sheetz values YOU. We have benefits & growth opportunities abound. We happily offer our employees food & drink discount, tuition reimbursement, employee bonuses and more!
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (other duties may be assigned) Serve as a hospitality ambassador by greeting customers and providing an excellent experience Prepare quality food and beverage items in a fast & friendly manner to meet customer expectations while following proper safety procedure Complete customer transactions accurately and efficiently, and ensure compliance with applicable age restricted product regulations such as tobacco and alcohol Maintain a neat and clean appearance in the store, kitchen, and dining areas, as well as receive and replenish food and beverage supplies/products
   REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION: The ability to multi-task, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds and the ability to assist another person in lifting 40 pounds. Must be 16 years of age or older

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5. Post your job

   To find promotions team members for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any promotions team members they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level promotions team members with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting promotions team members requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 team member

   Once you have selected a candidate for the promotions team member position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new promotions team member first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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