Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta • Sioux Falls, SD

81d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, builds and maintains knowledge of represented products, and engages consumers by serving, demonstrating, and selling products professionally. The role manages event execution equipment and supplies, maintains a professional appearance, and may act as the point person for store events when the Supervisor is absent. 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 works in a retail store environment with limited travel. It requires completing event setup and execution, preparing and serving food samples in compliance with food safety guidelines, maintaining a clean and safe workstation, communicating with store personnel, and completing required online submissions and expense reports. The associate may need to prepare foods using raw products and small appliances, and to work with cleaning supplies.

A high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination is required. Candidates should be able to use a personal computer and mobile device with applications and internal systems. A Food Safety Professional Certification and local food handler permit are required if applicable. English is the primary language; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, 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 using applications and internal systems.
• Food Safety Professional Certification and local food handlers permit, if required.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed professional appearance.
• English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach overhead, talk, hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb a 6-foot ladder, and balance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting 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 to be in contact with cleaning supplies.

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 person for 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.
• Acquire adequate knowledge of represented products.
• Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
• Assist with or perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demonstration program.
• Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
• Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, while complying with food safety guidelines.
• Prepare and serve samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
• 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 according to 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.

What This Job Offers

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