Lead Event Specialist

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, 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.

About the role

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

Responsibilities

• 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 Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about the upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store.
• Assists other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possess the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Assist/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 the requirements of the job.
• Properly set up and prepare 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.
• 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 resulting in an injury.

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, Local Food handlers permit if required.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms (including reaching 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 (including occasional lifting of 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), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves.
• Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment with limited travel.
• Must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order, presenting a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.

Pay

$15.50 - $15.50 per hour

Schedule

Part time, not expected to exceed 25 hours per week.