Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non‑food demonstrations. The Associate acquires and maintains knowledge of the products represented, serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers, and sells products in a professional manner. The Associate is responsible for the event execution equipment in the stores and maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the job requirements.

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

• Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed upon area of the backroom.
• When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.
• When the Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store, assisting other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possess the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Have a desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Able to assist or perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs in compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly set up and prepare the event table for execution.
• Complete all work assigned.
• Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Complete expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
• Takes digital photos of perfect table setup to document success stories for clients.

Education / Experience: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Safety Professional Certification, local food handlers permit if required.

Physical Demands: The employee will be regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead), talk and hear, visually read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including use of a 6’ ladder), balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds), push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product, prepare foods using raw products, be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Work

Conditions:

Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance: Present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance in accordance with retailer dress code.

Language

Skills:

English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

I. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company retains discretion to change the role based on business needs.

II. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Real accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

III. Responsibilities With Regard to Workers’ Compensation Claims:
Report all employment‑related injury to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident.

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

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