Lead Event Specialist Part Time

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. 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 involves acquiring and maintaining knowledge of products represented, serving, demonstrating, intercepting consumers, and selling products in a professional manner. The Associate is also responsible for the management and maintenance of event execution equipment in stores.

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company maintains 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 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.
• Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team to assist the Supervisor.
• Gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell products to consumers 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 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 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.

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.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and mobile device using applications and internal systems.
• Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food Handlers permit if required.

Skills

• 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, and reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead).
• Talk and hear, with 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, and microwaves.
• Be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Working Conditions

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

Pay

$17.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

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