Lead Event Specialist

Part-time role, typically not exceeding 25 hours per week.

About the role

Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented. Serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers, and sell products in a professional manner. Responsible for event execution equipment in stores.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain equipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed-upon backroom area.
• When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming and past events in their store.
• When the Supervisor is absent, serve as the point person for all events conducted in the store.
• Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team to support the Supervisor.
• Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
• 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, complying 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 job requirements.
• Properly set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
• Complete all assigned work.
• Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to 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.
• Take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.
• Report all employment-related injuries to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Safety Professional Certification and local food handlers permit if required.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate personal computers and mobile devices using applications and internal systems.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms (including overhead).
• Talk and hear; visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including use of a 6’ ladder), and 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 (e.g., meats, poultry) and cooking utensils such as knives, convection ovens, coffee makers, electric fryers, and microwaves.
• Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment with limited travel.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and proper grooming, adhering to specific retailer dress code requirements.

Skills

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

About Us

Product Connections is part of Acosta Group—a collective of industry-trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining how people connect with brands throughout their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel.

With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we offer a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level.

Pay

$14.50 per hour.