Lead Event Specialist

Acosta•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns about represented products, and professionally demonstrates, serves, and sells products to consumers. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and maintaining a professional appearance. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead Event Specialist serves as the store’s point of contact for events and communicates with store management about upcoming and completed events. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate prepares and serves food samples in compliance with food safety guidelines, sets up and maintains the event table and workstation, assists other Event Specialists, and supports the Supervisor and team with leadership and product knowledge. The role also includes completing expense reports and online requirements, preparing for client visits, correcting audit findings, building rapport with store personnel, and taking digital photos of successful table setups. Additional job-related tasks may be assigned by management. The work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. Employees must maintain a neat, clean, appropriately groomed appearance and comply with retailer dress code requirements. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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.
Ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach overhead, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb including using a 6-foot ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods using raw products and cooking utensils and appliances, and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Professional appearance and appropriate grooming in accordance with applicable retailer dress code requirements.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations and professionally demonstrate, serve, and sell represented products.
Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, keeping them 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, and serve as the point person for events in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Assist the Supervisor by providing leadership and product knowledge to the team.
Proactively intercept, engage, and interact with consumers and communicate product features and benefits.
Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, in compliance with food safety guidelines.
Use small appliances and utensils to prepare food samples and maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Set up and prepare the event table and complete assigned work.
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 according to company policy.
Prepare and submit online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.
Perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.