Lead Event Specialist

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

• 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 and assist 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.
• Demonstrate a 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.
• Prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce, and eggs in compliance 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 the 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.
• 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 retains the discretion to change the role based on business or client needs.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer

Skills:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Safety Professional Certification;
Local food handlers permit if required.

The employee will be regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including overhead); talk and hear; read instructions and perform responsibilities; stoop; kneel; crouch; climb (including use of a 6’ ladder); balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (occasionally 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); use cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.

Retail store environment with limited travel.

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

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

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact  and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Job Category:
Retail

Position Type:
Part time

Business Unit:
Marketing

Salary Range: $15.60 - $15.60 per hour

Company:
Crossmark Inc.

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