Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Position: Lead Event Specialist Part Time - 6333

Lead Event Specialist Part Time - 6333

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Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations, acquiring and maintaining knowledge of represented products, serving, demonstrating, intercepting consumers and selling products in a professional manner. The Associate is also responsible for event execution equipment in the stores and maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with job requirements.

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. Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• 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 workstation 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 online requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.

Qualifications Education/Experience

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.

Computer Skills

Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required.

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

Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.

Working Conditions

Retail store environment with limited travel.

Physical Appearance

Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.

Language Skills

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

About Us

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and food service agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their…