Trade Show Models & Convention Model Staff
Turn booth traffic into conversations and measurable ROI with vetted trade show models; local, on-brand, event-ready.
Professional Trade Show Models and Booth Staff That Turn Traffic into Qualified
TSM Agency provides experienced tradeshow talent who greet attendees, manage booth flow, answer basic questions, scan badges, hand out materials, and support product demos so your sales team can focus on genuine buyers. Trained from your brand brief, they keep lines moving, ask simple qualifiers, capture notes in your system, and route hot prospects to the right rep for timely follow-up.
Since 2005, our Las Vegas talent agency has staffed thousands of exhibits from small inline spaces to large multi-hall builds. Our models integrate with your team, arrive prepared and on message, and elevate the overall booth experience. Booking is simple, with clear quotes and curated profiles, and coverage ranges from a single individual to an entire crew. The result is more meaningful conversations, stronger lead counts, and a corporate event that reflects your brand at its best.
1000+ Events Staffed
Confidence that your event is in trusted hands.
Models in 25+ Cities
Local talent where you need it most, from Las Vegas to New York.
Trusted by Leading Brands
The partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.
What Does a Trade Show and Convention Model Do?
Success means turning foot traffic into constructive conversations. Our booth models welcome visitors, keep the booth running smoothly, and handle the tasks that free your sales team to focus on qualified prospects. Trained from your brand brief, they represent your message with confidence while capturing the details that make post-show follow-up more effective.
Greeting and First Impressions
Greet and engage attendees with a professional first impression.
On Brand Answers
Answer basic product and company questions from your brand brief.
Lead Capture & Qualification
Scan badges and qualify leads using your app or device.
Materials and Crowd Flow
Hand out marketing materials and manage giveaway lines.
Demo Support
Support simple product demonstrations and highlight key features.
Hot Lead Handoff
Route hot prospects to your sales reps for deeper conversations.
Booth Upkeep
Keep the space tidy and organized during busy show hours.
Insights for Follow Up
Capture notes and feedback that help post show follow up.
Prequalifying
Ask targeted questions to identify fit, timeline, and interest level, then tag or route hot prospects to the right rep.
Hire a Trade Show Model
How to Hire Models
Submit your information
Share dates, venue, goals, hours, and any skills or languages.
Receive a quote and choose your staff
Get a clear estimate, review matched profiles, and select your team.
Make your event a success
Professional staff arrive prepared to deliver leads and ROI.
Booking Details
Scheduling:
common blocks are 4-6 hour half days or 8-12 hour full days.
Briefing:
provide a simple brand one-pager, website link, key talking points, or FAQs.
Attire:
business professional, branded apparel, or simple black as requested.
Tools:
we use your scanners, apps, lead sheets, and demo scripts.
Add-ons:
bilingual talent, presenter experience, or team leads on request.
Call time & breaks: Models arrive 30 minutes early for briefing and setup; coordinated breaks ensure continuous coverage.
Call time & breaks: Models arrive 30 minutes early for briefing and setup; coordinated breaks ensure continuous coverage.
Get a Free QuoteBecome a trade show model
How to become a trade show model & sign up
Apply online
Create your profile with recent photos, experience, cities you can work, and skills.
Complete onboarding
Verification and an interview. Add additional info and payment details in your portal.
Get booked for events
Professional staff arrive prepared to deliver leads and ROI.
Applicant details & expectations
Eligibility:
You must be legally able to work in the booked location.
Photos:
Recent natural-light headshot and full-length photos; unfiltered.
Professionalism:
Prompt communication, punctual, and a positive attitude.
Skills:
Comfortable greeting attendees, using scanners or apps, qualifying leads, and supporting simple demos.
Conduct and confidentiality: Follow brand guidelines, NDAs, and venue rules; represent the client with professionalism.
Conduct and confidentiality: Follow brand guidelines, NDAs, and venue rules; represent the client with professionalism.
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Benefits of Hiring a Convention Model
A Booth hostess handles scanning, simple qualifiers, materials, and demo support, so your team can focus on buyers rather than logistics. Consistent coverage across peak hours improves lead quality, brand recall, and post-show follow-up, with local options that control costs and scale to your schedule.
More qualified conversations
with your best focus on selling
Consistent on-message representation
across the entire show day
Better coverage
during sessions, breaks, and overlapping events
Flexible staffing
for single day, exhibit, or multi-day conferences
Local talent options
to reduce travel and per diem costs
Role Options Within Trade Show Staffing
Greeter and Crowd Gatherer
Draws traffic, welcomes visitors, and invites qualified attendees into the booth.
Lead Retrieval Specialist
Operates your scanner or app, asks simple qualifiers, and flags hot leads.
Product Demonstrator
Delivers short feature-benefit demos with a friendly, informative style.
Presenter or Host
Introduces sessions, makes announcements, and keeps energy high on a mic.
Team Lead or Coordinator
Oversees schedules and handoffs, keeps tasks on track, and supports your manager.
Find the Right Models and Talent
Our team handles every detail, from vetting and scheduling to on-site coordination, ensuring your staff is professional, reliable, and aligned with your brand image. With the right talent representing you, your booth becomes more welcoming, your message more memorable, and your results more successful.
What Our Event Staff Do
Welcome & Engage — Friendly professionals who greet visitors, spark conversation, and create a positive booth experience.
Pre-Qualify Leads — Scan badges, ask the right questions, and ensure your team spends time with the right prospects.
Promote & Demonstrate — Distribute marketing materials, highlight product features, run demos, and encourage participation.
Support Your Team — Keep traffic moving, assist with logistics, and handle the small tasks that make events run smoothly.
Why It Matters
Turn Foot Traffic Into Sales Opportunities — Capture more leads without adding to your workload.
Deliver a Consistent Brand Message — Every interaction reflects your professionalism and values.
Lower Stress for Your Team — We handle staffing, so your people can focus on what matters most.
Leave a Lasting Impression — Attendees walk away remembering your brand for the right reasons.
Ready to Make Your Event a Success?
Why Hire Local Trade Show Models
Hiring local trade show booth models gives your team a strong advantage by reducing travel costs, simplifying logistics, and ensuring your booth is staffed by professionals familiar with local venues and event flow. With no flights, hotels, or per diems, more of your budget goes directly toward engagement instead of travel overhead. Local talent handles tasks that elevate booth performance, including greeting visitors, qualifying attendees, scanning
badges, distributing materials, answering basic questions, and supporting product demos. Their preparation and consistent energy allow your team to focus on higher-value conversations and converting warm prospects. With experienced local models representing your brand, you get smoother booth operations, stronger engagement, and a more cost-efficient presence at every show. The result is more traffic, better interactions, and a stronger return on investment wherever you exhibit.
Why Brands Trust TSM Agency
Our model agency staff helps maximize your ROI by converting foot traffic into real conversations, qualified leads, and lasting brand impressions.
Vetted & Trained Professionals
Nationwide Coverage
Fast and Easy Booking
Personalized Solutions
Proven Results
Dedicated Support Team
What Our Clients & Models Say
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Why Book Models For Your Next Event With TSM Agency
The best trade show models and brand ambassadors turn brief moments of attention into meaningful engagement. They integrate seamlessly with your team, represent your brand with confidence, and keep booth activity flowing so your sales staff can stay focused on serious buyers and qualified conversations.
Local talent reduces travel
per diems, and cab fares while increasing coverage across long show days.
Consistent representation
improves trust through on-message conversations, posture, and presentation.
Lead qualification
routes hot prospects to your team so valuable time goes to the right conversations.
Flexible staffing
adapts to single-day exhibits, multi-day shows, and multiple locations on the Strip.
Smart support tasks
like materials handout and list capture free your reps to sell.
Trained staff
greet visitors, manage booth flow, answer basic questions, and scan badges with your app.
Product demonstrators
highlight features and benefits that move attendees from interest to next steps.
Reliable scheduling
and coordinator support keep shifts covered during sessions, breaks, and evenings.
Bilingual options
help you connect with international attendees and expand your reach at global shows.
Professional presence
elevates your brand and improves recall long after the event ends.
Book trade show models who attract traffic, spark meaningful interactions, and turn interest into qualified leads. Tell us about your event, and we’ll match you with the right team of professionals to elevate your booth performance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trade Show Models
Trade show models greet attendees, attract crowds, scan badges, distribute brochures and samples, manage booth flow, qualify leads, demonstrate products, deliver scripted talking points, and support sales teams by driving attendee engagement. Responsibilities are tailored to your booth strategy and brand goals.
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance for most events. For major conventions such as CES, SEMA, or the NAB Show, or in high-demand cities such as Las Vegas or Orlando, booking 4–8 weeks in advance helps ensure the best talent selection. Last-minute requests can often be accommodated through our nationwide network.
Rates typically range from $50–$150+ per hour, depending on the city, event size, responsibilities, and experience level. Daily flat rates are available, and local staffing helps eliminate travel costs. Contact us for a customized quote.
The process includes submitting event details, receiving a curated casting gallery, selecting preferred models, confirming availability, completing contracts and invoicing, conducting a pre-event briefing, and receiving on-site support with post-event follow-up.
Yes. You gain access to a private casting gallery featuring headshots, full-body photos, short videos, resumes, and past event experience, so you can select talent that aligns with your brand.
Yes. We staff experienced local trade show talent in major U.S. and Canadian convention cities, including Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego, Atlanta, Dallas, and more. Local talent helps reduce costs and improve reliability.
Yes. Models review provided materials or scripts in advance and participate in pre-show briefings so they can confidently discuss features, benefits, and common attendee questions.
We maintain vetted backup talent in major markets. If a model becomes unavailable, we provide a qualified replacement at no additional cost whenever possible.
Yes. We offer bilingual and multilingual models fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, and more, ideal for international events.
Yes. Trade show models are trained to approach attendees, initiate conversations, attract crowds, and increase booth visibility, thereby improving engagement and overall booth activity.
Roles include greeters and crowd gatherers; lead retrieval and qualification specialists; product demonstrators; presenters; hosts or emcees; and team leads or coordinators.
Yes. Many models specialize in product demonstrations, microphone work, scripted presentations, and industry-specific messaging based on your requirements.
Yes. We provide male and female nationwide. Preferences can be specified to align with your brand image.
Yes. Many clients rebook the same models for consistency. Provide names or past event details, and we will prioritize availability.
Yes. Flexible options include half-day, single-day, multi-day, or hourly coverage to match peak traffic times and event schedules.
Yes. Models are trained in lead qualification, accurate data capture, and commonly used badge-scanning and lead-retrieval systems.
Our models are vetted professionals with verified convention experience, strong communication skills, punctuality, and client references. Many have years of nationwide event experience.
Most markets have a 4–6 hour daily minimum. Overtime is typically billed at 1.5× the hourly rate after standard hours, depending on the city. All terms are outlined clearly in your quote.
Professional talent helps increase engagement, lead quality, and brand recall while allowing sales teams to focus on qualified conversations, supporting stronger conversion outcomes.
For the Las Vegas Convention Center and other Las Vegas Strip locations, please provide your event dates, venue or show location, booth size, and the trade show size so we can make appropriate recommendations. We also need your goals for engaging show attendees, product information or talking points, attire requirements, language needs, and the professional image you want to project. This allows us to assign reliable or Las Vegas convention models who are the best fit for your booth and your next event.