Event Sales Specialist

T‑ROC•Waltham, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

FLEX-ROC by T-ROC is seeking energetic, outgoing individuals to represent consumer brands inside Costco, Sam’s, BJ’s, and other big-box retailers during special two-week roadshows. This is a short-term, high-impact retail role involving product demonstrations, shopper engagement, and sales. The position offers flexible, event-based assignments with potential for continued work and does not require travel. The role involves setting up and breaking down displays, kiosks, or demo stations; presenting products and promotional materials attractively; engaging shoppers; demonstrating products and explaining their features and benefits; and supporting sales and marketing initiatives. Specialists use company-required smartphone apps and digital tools, including Vision App, for timekeeping and real-time sales, engagement, and inventory reporting. They must follow store-specific and T-ROC safety, conduct, and hygiene protocols. The role requires standing for extended periods, frequent squatting, bending, and reaching, constant use of hands, and regularly lifting and carrying 25 to 50 pounds. Schedules vary according to event needs and may include weekends and evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or relevant work experience preferred.
Strong communication and presentation skills and attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to identify and solve problems quickly.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and frequently squat, bend, and reach.
Must be able to use hands constantly and regularly lift and carry 25 to 50 pounds.
Must be available for varied schedules, including weekends and evenings, based on event needs.
Must be able to operate a smartphone that supports Vision App and any other required apps for timekeeping, data and photo reporting, and selling or promoting products.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in retail, customer service, promotions, or sales preferred.
High school diploma or relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and break down designated displays, kiosks, or demo stations inside retail locations.
Arrange products, promotional materials, signage, and samples to attract customers and present them properly.
Approach and engage customers to promote and sell products.
Demonstrate products and explain their key features and benefits.
Perform additional tasks to support sales and marketing initiatives.
Use company-required apps and digital tools, including Vision App, for timekeeping and sales reporting.
Record sales activity, customer engagement, and inventory usage in real time through designated mobile applications or reporting tools.
Follow store-specific and T-ROC safety, conduct, and hygiene protocols, including proper handling of promotional materials and displays.