Lead Event Specialist Part Time - 4741

Associate Job Opportunity

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Responsible for the event execution equipment in the stores. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job. Pay Rate : $16.50 / hr.

Responsibilities include :

• Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies used for events.
• When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about the 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 Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Able to assist / perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Completes all work assigned.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.

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. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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About Us : 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. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have 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. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is feltlet's build something great together. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.