Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta • Mobile, AL

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, and professionally demonstrates, serves, engages consumers, and sells products. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and maintaining a professional appearance. The position may serve as the point of contact for store events when the Supervisor is absent and provides leadership and assistance to the event team. The role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, although the company may change the role based on business or client needs.

Work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. The associate prepares and serves food samples in accordance with food safety guidelines, including handling raw products and using small appliances and utensils. The position requires computer and mobile-device use, completion of online requirements and expense reports, and physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, climbing a six-foot ladder, and lifting and carrying supplies or products. A professional, neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance is required. English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Product Connections is part of Acosta Group, a marketing agency focused on retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Acosta Group describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer that 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.
• Proficient ability to use and navigate 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 the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel with the hands, reach, talk, hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including a six-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 and cooking utensils and appliances, and to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed professional appearance.
• English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• When the Supervisor is absent, serve as the point of contact for events in the store.
• Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
• Provide leadership and knowledge to the team and assist the Supervisor.
• Learn and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
• Perform job 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 samples using small appliances and utensils.
• 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 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 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 client success stories.
• Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED