Lead Event Specialist Part Time

About the role

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. They acquire and maintain knowledge of products represented, serve, demonstrate, intercept consumers, and sell products professionally. They manage and maintain event execution equipment, communicate with store management during absence of Supervisor, assist other Event Specialists, provide leadership, and assist Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies to ensure cleanliness and secure placement in the backroom.
• Communicate with store management regarding upcoming and past events when Supervisor is absent.
• Act as the point person for all events in the store when Supervisor is absent.
• Aid in event kit, material, and tool preparation as needed.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possess the ability to gain adequate knowledge of products represented and proactively engage consumers.
• Perform all job responsibilities assigned, including assisting with preparation for client visits and completing audit corrections.
• Prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
• Take digital photos of the perfect table setup to document success stories for clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Food Safety Professional Certification, local food handlers permit if required.
• Regularly stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies, and product, prepare foods using raw products, use cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves, be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Physical Demands

• 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)
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Point of contact when Supervisor is absent.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance

• Ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming.

Language Skills

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