Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Overland Park, KS

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, maintains knowledge of represented products, engages consumers, demonstrates and sells products professionally, and manages event execution equipment in stores. The role maintains a professional appearance and supports event execution, store relationships, client objectives, and the event team. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead Event Specialist communicates with store management about upcoming and past events and serves as the point person for events conducted in the store. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The role requires preparing and serving food samples in accordance with food-safety guidelines, including samples made with raw meats, produce, and eggs. The associate uses small appliances and cooking utensils, maintains a clean and safe workstation, and prepares and documents event setups. Additional duties include completing online requirements on the day of an event, submitting expense reports, assisting with client visits and audit corrections, and reporting work-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible. Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, is a marketing agency specializing in retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. The company describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, with opportunities for employees to develop their skills and careers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency using and navigating a personal computer and personal mobile device, including applications and internal systems.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to communicate in English; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to stand, walk, handle or feel items, reach with hands and arms (including overhead), talk, hear, and visually read instructions and perform responsibilities.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including use of a 6-foot ladder), and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods using raw products such as meats and poultry, and cooking utensils and equipment such as knives, a convection oven, a coffee maker, an electric fryer, and microwaves.
Ability to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and comply with retailer dress-code requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured in the agreed-upon backroom area.
When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events.
When the Supervisor is absent, serve as the point person for all events conducted in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Support the Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
Gain and maintain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Assist with or perform all responsibilities assigned to the demonstration program.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
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, and coffee makers, and use knives as needed.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.
Set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
Complete all assigned work and other job-related tasks as directed by management.
Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
Complete expense reports in accordance with company policy.
Prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document client success stories.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.
Follow retailer dress-code requirements and maintain neat, clean, and appropriate grooming.