JTI Brand Ambassador

2020 Companies•Akron, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

2020 Companies is hiring full-time Field Marketing Representatives to represent a nationally recognized premium tobacco brand at retail locations throughout an assigned territory. Representatives engage adult consumers in one-on-one conversations, introduce brand offerings, collect consumer feedback, distribute approved promotional offers, and create positive brand experiences. No tobacco industry experience is required. The position pays $25 per hour and includes a flexible five-day work week, Monday through Saturday, with daily travel within the territory. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have reliable transportation, and hold a valid driver’s license. The role involves conducting scheduled retail activations, communicating about tobacco products in a compliant manner, verifying consumer age eligibility, administering surveys, documenting results in designated reporting systems, and maintaining program materials and displays. Brand Ambassadors typically spend approximately four hours per retail activation interacting with adult consumers. The position requires frequent work in convenience stores and other retail environments, regular travel throughout the territory, extended periods of standing, and the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities.
Comfort approaching and engaging consumers in a retail environment.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with little direct supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to use mobile applications and reporting tools.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to stand for extended periods and remain active throughout scheduled events.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Detail-oriented and committed to following compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in brand ambassador, retail sales, customer service, hospitality, event marketing, or promotional marketing roles.
Experience in promotions, events, hospitality, retail sales, customer service, fitness, or entertainment.
Outgoing, energetic, and charismatic personality with the ability to connect with people.
Adaptability and comfort in a fast-paced retail environment.
Passion for creating memorable customer experiences and driving engagement.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled retail activations within an assigned geographic territory.
Engage adult tobacco consumers in meaningful, compliant conversations about tobacco products.
Verify age eligibility and ensure interactions comply with company policies, local regulations, and program guidelines.
Administer consumer surveys and accurately collect market feedback and insights.
Distribute approved promotional materials and consumer offers, including coupons and incentives.
Educate consumers on available promotions and encourage purchase consideration through consultative engagement.
Build positive relationships with retail personnel and store management.
Document activity results, consumer interactions, and survey completion through designated reporting systems.
Maintain program materials, displays, and activation assets professionally.
Travel throughout the assigned territory to support scheduled retail visits and events.
Accurately represent brand messaging and promotional offers while maintaining compliance standards.
Deliver reliable reporting and execution across retail visits and work toward activation and survey completion goals.